Noise Impact Assessment
Need a noise impact assessment for your development?
Air Tightness Solutions provides professional noise impact assessments for developers, architects, planning consultants, businesses and local authorities across the UK.
Whether you’re preparing a planning application, assessing the impact of a proposed development or demonstrating compliance with planning requirements, we provide clear, practical assessments to support your project.
We work closely with project teams to deliver accurate assessments and straightforward advice, helping you move your development forward with confidence.
What is a noise impact assessment?
A noise impact assessment evaluates how an existing or proposed development may affect the surrounding acoustic environment.
It can also assess how existing noise sources, such as roads, railways or commercial premises, may affect a proposed development.
The assessment involves measuring or predicting noise levels and comparing them against relevant standards and planning guidance.
Noise impact assessments are commonly required to support:
- Planning applications
- Residential developments
- Commercial developments
- Mixed-use schemes
- Industrial developments
- Infrastructure projects
When is a noise impact assessment required?
A local planning authority may request a noise impact assessment where noise could affect future occupants or neighbouring properties.
Typical examples include developments near:
- Busy roads
- Railway lines
- Industrial sites
- Entertainment venues
- Commercial premises
- Manufacturing facilities
- Airports
Assessments may also be required where a proposed commercial development could increase noise levels for nearby residential properties.
Why is a noise impact assessment important?
A professionally prepared assessment helps identify potential acoustic issues before construction begins.
This allows project teams to:
- Support planning applications
- Demonstrate compliance with planning requirements
- Identify suitable noise mitigation measures
- Reduce the risk of planning delays
- Create better environments for future occupants
By considering noise at an early stage, costly redesigns can often be avoided later in the project.
Why choose Air Tightness Solutions?
- Value Engineered Advice
- Responsive & Reliable Service
- Fully Accredited
We provide compliant solutions with ATTMA accredited engineers for Air Testing.
Our noise impact assessment process
01. Initial enquiry
Tell us about your proposed development and planning requirements.
02. Project review
We'll assess what's required and provide a quotation.
03. Site assessment
Where necessary, we carry out on-site noise measurements and gather relevant information.
04. Assessment and analysis
Our team analyses the data and considers the likely acoustic impact of the development.
05. Reporting
You'll receive a clear report with our findings and, where appropriate, recommendations for mitigation.
What can a noise impact assessment consider?
Depending on the project, assessments may consider:
- Road traffic noise
- Railway noise
- Industrial noise
- Commercial premises
- Mechanical plant
- Entertainment venues
- Construction activities
- Environmental background noise
Each assessment is tailored to the individual development and planning requirements.
Supporting developers, architects and planning consultants
We understand that planning applications often involve multiple specialist reports and tight deadlines.
Our team works with developers, architects and consultants to deliver acoustic assessments that are clear, practical and completed on time.
We can also advise on:
- Planning requirements
- Appropriate assessment scope
- Noise mitigation measures
- Acoustic design considerations
- Reporting requirements
Frequently asked questions
Need a quote for a noise impact assessment?
Whether you’re submitting a planning application or assessing a commercial development, Air Tightness Solutions can help.
Our experienced team provides reliable acoustic assessments, practical advice and clear reporting to help keep your project moving.