Noise & Compliance
Chartered mechanical and acoustic engineers managing noise and vibration so that machinery, industrial installations and developments gain approval, stay compliant and remain workable in the real world.
Environmentally Sound Limited provides end-to-end support – from first investigation to engineered mitigation – so that your projects meet planning conditions, health & safety legislation and relevant British and international standards.
We combine environmental noise consultancy with mechanical and vibration engineering. That means we do not just write reports: we design and help implement practical, engineered solutions that control noise at source, along the transmission path and at the receiver.
Noise & Compliance Services Index
All detailed noise & compliance service pages are listed below.
Noise consultants (overview)
Noise engineering & noise control
Noise assessments, surveys & planning
Why noise & compliance matter
Poorly controlled noise can:
Block or delay planning consent and trigger objections from neighbours and local authorities.
Breach Noise at Work Regulations and expose staff to hearing damage and health risks.
Lead to enforcement action, fines, operating restrictions and reputational damage.
Reduce equipment life and reliability when structure-borne noise is driven by vibration and resonance.
Our role is to make sure your machinery, plant and installations operate compliantly, reliably and with an acceptable acoustic footprint – from initial concept through to commissioning and long-term operation.
Environmental noise & planning compliance
For new and existing developments we provide:
Environmental noise surveys and impact assessments for industrial plant, commercial premises and mixed-use schemes.
BS 4142 assessments of industrial and commercial sound affecting existing or proposed residential receptors.
BS 8233 and related guidance for internal and external noise criteria in dwellings and other buildings.
BS 5228 construction noise assessments, method statement support and mitigation advice.
Noise modelling and prediction to test options, support planning applications and demonstrate compliance with planning conditions.
Our reports are written in clear English and structured so that planners, Environmental Health Officers and other stakeholders can readily see how the proposals meet the relevant criteria.
Industrial & occupational noise
In industrial environments we address both compliance and practicality:
Workplace noise surveys and mapping to support Control of Noise at Work Regulations assessments.
Identification of noisy plant, processes and workstations driving exposure.
Prioritised action plans for reducing noise at source and limiting operator exposure.
Advice on hearing protection programmes where required.
Because we also understand machinery dynamics and vibration, we can often reduce noise by engineering improvements rather than simply treating the symptoms with barriers and absorbent.
Engineering solutions for noise control of machinery and industrial installations
A key part of Noise & Compliance is providing engineering solutions for noise control of machinery and industrial installations. This goes beyond consultancy and into practical engineering:
Source control
Reducing vibration and dynamic forces that drive structure-borne noise.
Optimising rotating machinery, fans, pumps, compressors and gearboxes to run more smoothly and quietly.
Tuning operating speeds and avoiding resonant conditions that amplify noise and vibration.
Path control
Designing and specifying resilient mounts, isolators, inertia bases and plinths so that vibration is not transmitted into supporting steelwork, floors or building structures.
Engineering modifications to pipework, ducting and support frames to reduce radiated noise and eliminate “singing” components.
Controlling flanking paths and structure-borne transmission between plant rooms and sensitive spaces.
Receiver control
Acoustic enclosures, screens and barriers designed with realistic access, maintenance and cooling requirements.
Silencers and attenuators on inlets, exhausts and ventilation systems.
Localised treatments to reduce noise levels at operators’ positions or at specific receptors.
Investigate · Measure · Analyse · Design · Support
Every noise and compliance project follows our established engineering process:
Investigate – understand the problem, its context, standards, stakeholders and constraints.
Measure – undertake targeted noise and, where relevant, vibration measurements to characterise sources and paths.
Analyse – interpret the data, model options and identify the most effective control strategies.
Design – engineer and specify practical mitigation measures, from enclosures and silencers to structural and vibration solutions.
Support – assist with implementation, commissioning tests and compliance verification, and provide ongoing support as needed.
Why work with Environmentally Sound Limited?
Chartered mechanical and acoustic engineers with decades of experience in noise, vibration and structural dynamics.
End-to-end capability – from first investigation through to verified, measured compliance.
Engineering-led noise control – we design and support solutions, not just assessments and reports.
Cross-sector experience – oil & gas, power generation, manufacturing, process industries, transport, commercial and specialist facilities.
If you are facing a noise-related planning condition, complaints about industrial noise, or concerns about noise from machinery or plant, we can help you understand the issues, engineer the right solution and demonstrate compliance.
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