The importance of having a Section 61 agreement in place

The tide of public opinion towards noise pollution is turning at an ever-increasing pace – but one form of protection often overlooked by construction firms is a commitment to legislative compliance in the form of a Section 61 agreement. Dusan Durdevic, associate at urban planning consultancy Urban Thinking, looks deeper into why Section 61 agreements should form a central part of every planning application. The post The importance of having a Section 61 agreement in place appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Contractor fined in absence for noise pollution

Hillingdon London Borough Council has fined a construction company £5,000 after it caught builders doing noisy works outside permitted hours. The post Contractor fined in absence for noise pollution appeared first on Construction Management.

Contractor fined £5,000 for noise pollution

A construction company has been fined £5,000 after Hillingdon Council caught builders doing noisy works outside permitted hours.

Council grounds plans for London City Airport expansion

Newham Council has unanimously rejected plans to expand passenger capacity and flying hours at London City Airport, because of concerns about noise pollution.

Noise pollution and wellbeing: a guide to noise-proofing for a healthy home environment

Your home should be your haven – which is why it can be unsettling when loud noises shatter your quiet place. While it’s impossible to control the world around you, that doesn’t mean there aren’t practical steps you can take to reduce the impact noise pollution has on your living environment. In this guide, we’ll […] The post Noise pollution and wellbeing: a guide to noise-proofing for a healthy home environment first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.