WBM undertakes the prediction and measurement of noise from site preparation, demolition and construction and provides clients with practical advice on methods of noise reduction. WBM’s experience ranges from small site developments to large scale projects.

Noise from construction sites is specifically referred to in Sections 60 and 61 of Part III of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. WBM works with contractors and developers in the preparation of Section 61 prior consent documentation and advises in connection with Section 60 notices for the control of noise on construction sites.

Housing, commercial and industrial developments require assessments of the likely impact to surrounding land users. The proximity of other uses will impose constraints on developers and these constraints need to be addressed. WBM has considerable experience in developing housing sites alongside principal noise generators such as motorways and other roads, railways, airfields and industry. Difficult development sites can be optimised by careful noise planning and mitigation. We have extensive experience with many house builders on sites ranging from individual houses to multi-developer projects.

We also have experience of non-residential developments adjacent to existing housing including the assessment of noise impact and consideration of mitigation.