Noise Impact Assessment Services
Partner with Element for flexible, end-to-end noise impact assessment services, from desktop scoping to full compliance, delivered by IOA-certified experts. Our consultants use CadnaA 3D noise modeling software to simulate current and proposed noise conditions, identify issues, and recommend mitigation strategies across residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Receive detailed analysis and documentation to streamline your planning applications, ensure regulatory compliance, and move forward with confidence.
What are Noise Impact assessments at Element?
Noise impact assessment evaluates the extent to which environmental and industrial noise affects people, surroundings, and site compliance, in line with national and international standards.
Element’s noise impact assessment services provide a detailed evaluation of noise effects for construction and development projects. Using state-of-the-art CadnaA modeling software and expert analysis, we deliver comprehensive assessments that consider meteorological conditions, local terrain, and external factors to ensure accurate environmental impact predictions.
What can Element offer you for Noise Impact assessments?
Key services offered
Key services offered
- Noise impact assessment services
- Noise and vibration assessments to support planning applications
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Assessments of industrial noise in accordance with BS 4142:2014+A1:2019
- Detailed noise modelling using CadnaA software
- Noise survey audits and consulting to international standards
- Noise and vibration detailing in building design
- Planning advice and consultation with Local Authorities to develop noise mitigation schemes
- Construction and demolition assessments
- Architectural acoustic design services
- Road traffic, rail, and aviation noise impact assessments
- Assistance with discharge of planning conditions
Environments and noise sources tested
Environments and noise sources tested
- Industrial noise assessments
- Construction and demolition noise
- Road traffic noise
- Rail noise
- Aviation noise
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
- CadnaA, Computer Aided Noise Abatement software for 3D environmental noise mapping
- Acoustic Noise Cameras for source pinpointing and visual noise analysis
- Calibrated sound level meters and vibration sensors
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from environmental testing hubs across the world. Find out where your nearest environmental testing hub is on our Locations Page.
Groundborne Vibration Expertise
Groundborne Vibration Expertise
Our expert team provides specialised pre-construction and operational vibration impact surveys tailored for construction and demolition projects, including:
- Assessment of vibration effects from railway lines and busy roads
- Compliance verification for residential and industrial vibration limits
- Pre-construction vibration impact determination
- Structure and surrounding area vibration analysis
Standards we test to
- British Standards Institution [BS] 7445-1:2003 - Description and measurement of environmental noise. Guide to quantities and procedures. BSI, London.
- British Standards Institution [BS] EN 61672-1:2003 Electroacoustics. Sound level meters. Specifications. BSI, London.
- British Standards Institution [BS] 6472-1:2008 Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings. Part 1: Vibration sources other than blasting, BSI, London.
- British Standards Institute [BS] 7385-2:1993 Evaluation and Measurement for vibration in Buildings. Part 2, Guide to damage levels from ground borne vibration. BSI, London.
- British Standards Institution [BS] 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 “Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites – Part 1: Noise”.
- British Standards Institution [BS] 5228-2:2009+A1:2014 “Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites – Part 2: Vibration”.
- British Standards Institution [BS] 8233: Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings. BSI, London.
- British Standards Institution [BS] 4142:2014+A1:2019 Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound, BSI, London.
- Department of Transport, Welsh Office (1988). Calculation of Road Traffic Noise. HMSO, London.
- Environmental Protection Act (1990). HMSO, London.
- The Control of Pollution Act (1974). HMSO, London.
- Environment Agency (2004). Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control [IPPC] Version 3 Horizontal Guidance for Noise Part 2 – Noise Assessment and Control. Environment Agency, Bristol.
- Highways Agency (2011). Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 11, Section 3, Part 7: Noise and Vibration. The Highways Agency.
- International Organization for Standardization (1996). ISO 9613-2:1996 Acoustics – Attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors – Part 2: General method of calculation. ISO, Switzerland.
- International Organization for Standardization (2010). ISO 3744:2010 Acoustics –Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure -- Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane. ISO, Switzerland.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018). National Planning Policy Framework. OGL, London.
All our measurement equipment is routinely calibrated by external laboratories to ensure the accuracy of the data and provide full transparency to regulatory bodies.
Please contact us if you have any questions about acoustics testing or requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What factors are considered in noise modeling?
Our modeling considers meteorological conditions, local terrain, and external factors to provide precise environmental impact predictions.
What quality assurance measures are in place for measurement equipment?
All our measurement equipment undergoes routine calibration by external laboratories, ensuring data accuracy and providing full transparency to regulatory bodies.
What qualifications do your acoustic consultants have?
Our acoustic consultants are members of both the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, bringing recognized expertise to every project.
What types of noise surveys do you conduct?
We conduct ambient noise and vibration surveys in accordance with BS 7445:1991, using industry-leading equipment including Acoustic Noise Cameras for comprehensive analysis.
What is ground borne vibration?
Residential and industrial areas have a legal vibration limit. Construction, demolition activities, railway lines, and busy roads provide a significant vibration impact. It is critical to determine the potential vibration impact on the surrounding areas and structures before any construction or demolition activities commence.
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