Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“What assessment he has made of the adequacy of acoustic design requirements for workplaces in the planning system.”
Tabled: 9 June 2026Answered: 15 June 2026
Asked by
Lauren Edwards
Labour — Rochester and Strood
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
National planning policy makes clear that planning decisions should minimise potential adverse impacts resulting from noise. Associated planning practice guidance sets out that good acoustic design needs to be considered early in the planning process.