Planning Noise Surveys & APT
Planning Noise Surveys & Assessments
Professional BS8233 and BS4142 Noise Assessments by APT Sound Testing
At APT Sound Testing, we specialise in providing expert planning noise surveys to support planning applications for all types of developments, from small residential builds to large commercial or industrial sites. With extensive experience in BS8233 Noise Assessments and BS4142 Industrial Noise Assessments, we help ensure your project meets the acoustic requirements of local planning authorities.
BS8233 Noise Surveys – Residential Noise Assessments
If you’re developing new homes, apartments, or hotels, your local planning authority may request a BS8233 Noise Assessment as part of your planning conditions. This survey helps determine the impact of external noise sources, such as roads, railways, entertainment venues, or nearby industrial activities, on the proposed development.
Why BS8233 Noise Assessments Are Required:
- To assess the suitability of the site for residential use.
- To design effective noise mitigation strategies.
- To meet the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) guidelines for protecting future occupants from noise exposure.
We’ve conducted hundreds of successful noise surveys for residential schemes across the UK, working with architects, planning consultants, developers, and homeowners. Our goal is always to recommend practical and cost-effective acoustic solutions that can be implemented early in the design stage, avoiding costly retrofits later on.
Need a BS8233 Noise Survey for your project?
📞 Call us today on 01525 303905 or 📧 email info@aptsoundtesting.co.uk
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BS4142 Noise Surveys – Industrial and Commercial Noise Assessments
Planning authorities increasingly require BS4142 Noise Assessments for developments that introduce new noise sources, such as industrial plant, extraction systems, or air conditioning units, especially where these developments are near existing housing.
At APT Sound Testing, we offer comprehensive BS4142 surveys to assess and mitigate the impact of industrial noise on nearby residential areas.
Our BS4142 Services Include:
- 24-hour monitoring of existing background noise levels (LA90).
- Prediction or measurement of noise from proposed or existing sources.
- Detailed reporting with mitigation recommendations and noise mapping.
- Expert support for planning applications and compliance monitoring.
These assessments are crucial for mixed-use developments, especially when residential properties are situated close to operational industrial or commercial units. Our experienced consultants use the latest equipment and methodologies to deliver accurate, actionable results.
Need a BS4142 Noise Assessment for your development?
📞 Call us now on 01525 303905 or 📧 email info@aptsoundtesting.co.uk
Why Choose APT Sound Testing?
- Over a decade of experience in noise surveys and acoustic consultancy
- Nationwide coverage with fast turnaround times
- Clear, jargon-free reporting tailored to your planning needs
- Proven track record of successful planning outcomes
Don’t let noise compliance delay your planning application. Partner with APT Sound Testing to get expert support and peace of mind from start to finish.
# About the Author
Darren Helliwell is a building performance specialist with over 25 years of hands-on experience leveraging thermal imaging, blower door testing, and smoke analysis to optimise air tightness in both new-build and refurbishment projects such as Battersea Power Station, Imperial War Museum and Harrods.
Using advanced infrared thermal imaging cameras alongside state-of-the-art blower door and smoke-testing equipment, Darren’s team delivers detailed thermographic surveys across residential and commercial buildings. These thermal imaging surveys pinpoint invisible air leaks, identify insulation defects, and reveal thermal bridging—empowering architects, contractors, and property owners to make targeted, energy-saving improvements.
Darren’s ongoing mission is to help design teams and contractors harness the power of thermal imaging to achieve truly airtight, energy-efficient building envelopes. By reducing heat loss and driving down energy bills, his thermography expertise supports sustainable, cost-effective construction and refurbishment outcomes.
Connect with Darren Helliwell:
[Thermal Imaging Surveys] Thermal Imaging Surveys | APT Building Thermography Reports
[APT Email] info@aptsoundtesting.co.uk
[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-helliwell-78789b26