Noise Impact Assessments, Noise Surveys & Acoustic Surveys
Noise Impact Assessments, Noise Surveys, Noise Assessments and Acoustic Surveys are different terms commonly used to describe the same overarching acoustic consultancy service. The terminology varies depending on project type, sector and planning context, but the underlying work is the expert assessment of noise constraints, impacts, acoustic design and mitigation requirements for new development and existing sites.
In practice, the term Noise Impact Assessment is most often used where commercial, industrial, recreational or other non-transport noise sources may affect nearby dwellings, while acoustic surveys are commonly prepared for residential developments affected by transportation noise such as road, rail or aircraft.
This work forms part of our wider acoustic consultancy services — further details of the specific services we provide are set out below.
Experience and Professional Credentials
S & D Garritt Ltd are members of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and were originally incorporated as S.F. Garritt Ltd in 1981. All projects are managed by David Garritt, who has over 25 years’ professional experience in acoustics. We are registered with the ANC for sound insulation testing in compliance with The Building Regulations Approved Document E.
David is a full member of the Institute of Acoustics and holds an honours degree in Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering together with a postgraduate diploma in acoustics.
He taught acoustics at postgraduate level for the Institute of Acoustics at Leeds Beckett University between 2010 and 2022, sits on the ANC Communications and PR Committee, is one of their media spokespeople and has authored industry guidance and articles on a wide range of acoustic topics.
Acoustic Services
S & D Garritt Ltd provide independent, pragmatic and technically accurate noise and acoustic consultancy services for most sectors and projects. We assist with planning, design development, feasibility studies, and compliance assessments across residential, commercial, industrial, entertainment, education and healthcare developments.
Please click on the tiles below for further details of the types of acoustic consultancy, design and test work we offer:
When Is A Noise Survey or Acoustic Survey Required
- Planning applications for any type of development
- Assessment of existing or newly proposed noise sources
- Design-stage assessment to inform layout, façade design, internal building acoustics and any required mitigation measures
- Ongoing acoustic consultancy throughout RIBA Design Stages
- Feasibility studies for land or property acquisition
- Assessment of operational noise from plant, equipment or activities
David Garritt BEng MIOA
Director and Acoustic Consultant
Speak to an Acoustic Consultant
If you would like to talk to us about any aspect of acoustics and how we can help, please do not hesitate to contact us:
e-mail: contact@sdgarritt.co.uk
Phone: Doncaster main office, 01302 854 303
David Garritt’s mobile, 07894 073 973
Elizabeth Garritt BSc AMIOA
Acoustic Consultant