Noise impact assessments typically evaluate how developments affect surrounding areas. Increasingly, assessments also consider how new residential developments expose people to existing noise sources, such as traffic, railways, or industry. Future residents may face high noise levels that could worsen over time due to infrastructure expansions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights noise as a [...]
Third setback for UK hospitality group as beer garden at its Camden Street hotel remains closed. Dublin City Council has refused planning permission to UK pub giant, JD Wetherspoon, for a contentious plan to construct a 13ft high acoustic glass wall that would allow it to reopen a courtyard at its Keaven’s Port hotel on [...]
We have identified emerging trends in unconventional planning noise conditions from Kildare County Council. If your project has been impacted by restrictive noise limits—such as a 45dB(A) limit after 18:00 during daytime hours or a 45dB(A) limit on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday weekends—ICAN Acoustics can assist in contesting and rectifying these conditions. We can [...]
National Policy Objective 64 Improve air quality and help prevent people being exposed to unacceptable levels of pollution in our urban and rural areas through integrated land use and spatial planning that supports public transport, walking and cycling as more favourable modes of transport to the private car, the promotion of energy efficient buildings and [...]
Introduction In acoustics, precision is paramount. Whether for environmental noise monitoring, industrial assessments, or research applications, ensuring that your measurement instrumentation meets Class 1 type approval is essential for accuracy and compliance. Class 1 instruments adhere to stringent international standards, providing higher precision and lower uncertainty compared to Class 2 devices. To verify compliance, one [...]