The UK Government has just launched a consultation on proposed updates to technical guidance for the assessment of noise emissions from onshore wind turbines.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/assessment-and-rating-of-wind-turbine-noise-guidance-proposed-updates/updated-guidance-for-the-assessment-and-rating-of-wind-turbine-noise-consultation-document-accessible-webpage

Noise guidance for onshore wind is one of several factors which determine where turbines can be built in relation to residential properties or significant conurbations. Government is committed to ensuring that decision makers have access to the best guidance, enabling onshore wind to be built whilst also balancing potential impacts. Therefore, it is important to balance opportunities for energy generation with the impacts of noise emissions from turbines.

The consultation started on the 4th July 2025 and responses are due by 29th August 2025.

The article explains how to respond using Citizen Space an online e-consultation platform.