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Text Box: Poor Sound Insulation in the Home: New Survey launched It is not entirely known just how many people and properties are affected by poor sound insulation in the home, but previous estimates have put the figure at around 2.5 million. We do know the problem is significant and can cause extreme psychological distress to those affected. The UK Noise Association has been leading the way in the fight against poor sound insulation for many years. It has produced three separate reports since 2002 (A Sound Solution March 2002, Socially Unsound Sept 2003 and Antisocial Housing July 2004). In January 2012 the UKNA held a parliamentary reception “Why Noise Matters” to highlight the plight of one sufferer and his 8 year fight for justice. The booklet “Nelson’s Story” was launched at the event, which was attended by the noise Minister Lord Taylor, as well as Nelson himself. Despite improvements to Building Regulations for new build homes, and noise being included as a psychological hazard in the Housing Act 2004, the problem is still a burden of complaint to Local Authorities and Housing Associations. The UKNA now feels it is time to revisit the issue to see where we are, if there is anything we’ve missed and draw up a Programme of Action for Change that will be presented to parliament in 2013. To enable UKNA to produce this we are launching a national survey to help collate vital information from those who suffer and to find out how poor sound insulation affects their lives, how the authorities are responding and what we can realistically do to improve things in the future. If you have suffered noisy neighbours caused by poor sound insulation then please take part in our simple survey. ADVERTISEMENTS

WHAT’S NEW (BLOG, News, Events, Consultation Responses and Case Notes)

NOISE ACTION WEEK May 20th—May 25th 2013

Blog

UKNA’s BLOG (Chair John Stewart) ( New May 2013)

“Let’s not throw away the noise benefits of electric car”

Case Notes

Thomas v Merthyr Tydfil Car Auction Ltd [2013] Env LR 12 (New)

Pusey v Somerset County Council [2012] EWCA Civ 988

Anslow v Norton Aluminium Ltd [2012] EWHC 2610

Odour nuisance (Common Law Nuisance v Statutory Nuisance?)

Barr v Biffa Waste Services Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 312

R (on the application of Khan) v Isleworth Crown Court [2012] Env LR 12

Noise Abatement Notice for barking dog overturned

Consultation Responses

Draft Antisocial Behaviour Bill Lorry Speeds

News

Lord de Mauley, new Minister for noise appointed, taking over from Lord Taylor (2012)

Noise Action Week competition results (2012)

Hyde Housing and Croydon Council announced as winners of Noisedirect’s Blue Mu Elusiveness in Public Service award following the Nelson Ajayi case. (2012)

Noisedirect announces first Annual Blue Mu Awards for those contributing little or nothing to prevent Noise Nuisance or improve the aural environment in the 21st Century (2012)

The Sound and The Fury (BBC Radio 3 Listen Now)

In a series about noises that annoy us, author and journalist Andrew Martin explains 'phonophobia' and describes the strange measures he takes to banish it.

“Why Noise Matters”

Parliamentary reception in pictures

Launch of Booklet “Nelson’s Story” One man’s 8 year battle against his housing association’s failure to tackle noise.

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The UK Noise Association is a democratic, non-charitable campaigning organisation.

The Noise Association is our charitable wing that carries out research and produces publications from time to time.

We bring together a unique coalition of key organisations lobbying on different aspects of noise.

¨ Traffic noise

¨ Aircraft noise

¨ Neighbourhood noise

¨ Piped Music

¨ Low Frequency noise

¨ Firework noise

Its members include leading experts in the field, as well as individuals who are suffering particular noise problems. If you would like to join the organisation please email or write for details. Annual fee for an individual is just £15 and your money will help towards our campaigning work. Donations welcome.

We are generally unable to help with individual noise problems. Please click on links to Noisedirect.

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Website updated for May 2013

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