We keep an eye on issues around the world that affect people and property in the built environment.
Nuisance noise and the threat or prospect of more noise from this theme park favourite has been the cause of local residents objecting to previous planning applications for a new €15.5 million rollercoaster. Regular readers here will know that we have been following the Tayto …
The Irish public has now been asked to provide feedback on the wind energy development guidelines recently published by the Government. The Irish public has now been asked to provide feedback on the wind energy development guidelines recently published by the Government. Earlier this month, …
According to recent reports, the Irish government is set to ask citizens if they want to ban the burning of all smoky fuels including turf, peat, wood and coal. According to recent reports, the Irish government is set to ask citizens if they want to …
Earlier this summer Tayto Park found themselves making news headlines when they were denied planning permission for a €14 million rollercoaster… Earlier this summer Tayto Park found themselves making news headlines when they were denied planning permission for a €14 million rollercoaster. Sonitus Systems published …
As we head into the depths of winter, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM) – typically associated with the burning of smoky solid fuel – increases. Ireland’s Business Post media outlet recently reported a dangerous rise in levels of air pollution, partly attributing this …
It has been reported that neighbours are struggling to sleep due to nearby train noise and vibrations, which are rattling their homes and causing sleep disruption. In America this week it was reported by NBC that neighbours are struggling to sleep due to nearby train …
Proposed changes to noise regulations at Dublin Airport could mean big changes for local residents and the airport management alike. A recent article in the Irish Independent that proposed changes to regulations on noise levels at Dublin Airport have got the backing of local authority …
According to the European Environment Agency, environmental noise contributes to up to 12,000 premature deaths in Europe each year. Construction noise in particular can cause a myriad of problems, especially for local residents. The impact of noise is subjective and depends upon the individual. While …
While the main event may now be over, bangers and bonfires are likely to take a few days to fully fizzle out. While the main event may now be over, bangers and bonfires are likely to take a few days to fully fizzle out. Interestingly, …
According to latest reports, parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Latest reports suggest that parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and …