In the wake of Brexit, farmers are left wondering how they may be able to replace subsidies, such as those available for wildlife margins, and holding events (such as weddings) is a natural place to start. The risks of causing a nuisance to neighbours, who have tolerated noise associated with agriculture for years, are seldom thought about, but weddings can be a noisy business, which may not fit with the character of the surrounding area.
A raft of legislation is waiting to descend - with proper acoustic advice, a lot is achievable to tackle noise from music, people, generators and vehicles as they disperse.
Case Study: Bidbeare Barton Farm
"Peter Rogers from Sustainable Acoustics represented us as the acoustic specialist in a Statutory nuisance court case brought against us by our closest neighbour. Throughout his involvement he was professional and reassuring, and I remember feeling greatly comforted after his first visit to site. Peter's knowledge of legislation and law surrounding acoustic levels was fantastic and the reports and testimonies produced in the build-up to the court case were very professional and thorough.
Peter represented us in a 3-day trial at Exeter magistrates court. Throughout he was exactly what you would hope for of your team in this situation..... calm, professional and unshakable. When it came to his appearance and questioning on the stand, it was definitely very obvious that he has a lifetime of experience to draw on which enables him to deliver and defend his findings. I felt like he really excelled under the pressure of the situation which gave me confidence. We were fortunate that Peter & the team were able to successfully prove that no statutory nuisance existed on site.
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We are deeply grateful for Peter's involvement in the case and we would definitely recommend Sustainable Acoustics to anybody in need of their advice."
Kelly and James Seabridge - Owners of Bidbeare Barton Farm
