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Woolly Words: What the updated National Planning Policy Framework means for Acoustics (Insight)

On Monday 17th August 2026 the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published. The Institute of Acoustics – which I am...
Three men on stage at ANC Awards 2026 ceremony, centre man holding Innovation Joint Winner award certificate.

Create’s Acoustics team named joint winner at the ANC Awards 2026

We’re delighted to announce that Create’s Acoustics team were named joint winner in the Innovation category at last night’s Association of Noise...
Association of Noise Consultants Acoustic Awards 2026 shortlist announcement featuring Create Consulting Engineers logo.

Create’s Acoustics team shortlisted for an Association of Noise Consultants award

We’re thrilled to announce that Create’s Acoustics team, led by Jody Blacklock, has been shortlisted at this year’s Association of Noise Consultants...
Architectural visualisation of new residential development at Buxton, Norfolk, featuring brick homes with terracotta roofs arranged across green landscape.

Outline Planning Approval secured for up to 40 new homes at Buxton, Norfolk

Outline planning permission has been unanimously approved by Broadland District Council’s Planning Committee for the delivery of up to 40 new homes...
Professional headshot of Sam Ward, promoted to Senior Acoustic Consultant at Create Consulting Engineers, wearing a grey shirt against a neutral background.

Sam Ward promoted to Senior Acoustic Consultant

We’re delighted to announce that Sam Ward has recently been promoted to Senior Acoustic Consultant. Sam joined Create in 2019 as an...
Mat Tuora at G4C in Norfolk exhibition stand with colleagues and promotional materials.

Mat Tuora continues to make waves, becoming Chair of G4C in Norfolk

Create are delighted to announce that our Principal Acoustic Consultant, Mat Tuora, has been elected Chair of G4C Norfolk, part of the...
Cricklewood Broadway student scheme courtyard with brick buildings, green lawn, paved areas, and landscaping in London.

Planning secured for student scheme at Cricklewood Broadway

Create are pleased to share that planning permission has been granted for the revised Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme at 317 Cricklewood...
Aerial masterplan for 43 new homes at Hawridge Strategic Land, Iver, Buckinghamshire, showing residential layout with landscaping and access routes.

Hawridge Strategic Land secure planning for 43 New Homes in Iver, Buckinghamshire

We are delighted to share the news that planning permission has been granted for 43 new homes in Iver, Buckinghamshire, on behalf...
Create Consulting Engineers acoustics team celebrates joint winner status at the 2025 ANC Awards ceremony.

Create’s Acoustics team joint winner at the 2025 ANC Awards

The 2025 Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) Awards took place on Wednesday 25 June at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham, during the ANC...
ANC Acoustic Awards 2025 shortlist announcement for Create Consulting Engineers' vibration prediction and building acoustics services.

Create’s Acoustics team shortlisted for two ANC awards

We’re proud to announce that Create’s Acoustics team has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Association of Noise Consultants (ANC)...
Martyn Broom, new team member joining Create Consulting Engineers' award-winning Acoustics division, portrait photograph.

Create’s award-winning Acoustics team expands with the arrival of Martyn Broom

Create are thrilled to welcome Martyn Broom as the latest addition to our award-winning Acoustics team, led by Jody Blacklock. Martyn brings...
Multiple air source heat pump outdoor units mounted on building facade, demonstrating external installation and acoustic considerations for HVAC systems.

Air Source Heat Pumps – Still Causing Noise Complaints! (Insight)

The old Microgeneration Certified Scheme (MCS) has been revised as of 20th March 2025. MCS will now split the MCS 020 standard...
Project Reverb STEM Committee initiative promoting science engagement with students raising hands in classroom setting.

Supporting the Institute of Acoustics’ Project Reverb initiative

The UK’s Professional body for those working in Acoustics, Noise, Sound and Vibration, the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) have launched an initiative...
Ben Dixon, Principal Acoustic Consultant, presents 'Acoustics: An Introduction' at Colchester Institute, October 2024.

Ben Dixon presents ‘Acoustics in Audio Post-Production and Performance Spaces’ to Colchester Institute

As part of our ongoing social value and corporate responsibility commitments, we actively encourage our colleagues to engage with educational facilities, local...
Speaker presenting at ANC Conference 2024, discussing smaller consultancies with panellist seated behind at podium.

ANC Conference 2024 – Q&A with Create’s Jody Blacklock and Mat Tuora

On Wednesday 3rd July, members of our Acoustics team took part in the Association of Noise Consultants Annual Conference at Crown Plaza,...
The James Birmingham co-living scheme reception area with marble desk, wooden ceiling, seating, and planted greenery.

Birmingham’s first co-living scheme, The James Birmingham, secures planning permission

Richmond House, a former university building in Birmingham city centre, will now be transformed into a new co-living complex of studio apartments...
Institute of Acoustics Eastern Branch leadership team featuring chair, committee member, and early careers group representative for 2024.

Create’s Acoustics team are at the forefront of the Institute of Acoustics Eastern Branch for 2024

Create are excited to announce that our very own Jody Blacklock, Technical Director (Acoustics) has been elected as the new Chair of...
Four male members of Create Consulting Engineers' acoustics team, awarded Full Membership with the Association of Noise Consultants.

Acoustics team awarded Full Membership with the Association of Noise Consultants

After picking up multiple award wins and commendations at this year’s Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) Awards, we are thrilled to announce...
Multiple framed ANC Acoustic Awards 2023 certificates awarded to Create Consulting Engineers for environmental noise infrastructure projects.

Multiple wins and commendations at this year’s ANC Awards

We are absolutely thrilled to be able to announce that, last night, our Acoustics team won not one but two awards at this...
Multiple offshore wind turbines with white towers and yellow foundations installed in the sea, representing Hornsea 3.

Our involvement with Hornsea 3, the world’s single biggest offshore wind farm.

Create are pleased to be able to announce our involvement in Hornsea 3, which we have been working on, alongside Ørsted, since...
One Horton Heath residential development featuring contemporary brick townhouses with pitched roofs, landscaped communal spaces, and pedestrian pathways.

Create appointed to One Horton Heath – Secondary Infrastructure Delivery

We have been appointed by Eastleigh Borough Council to provide Acoustics and Air Quality Consultancy on One Horton Heath – Secondary Infrastructure...
Cavalry Barracks redevelopment masterplan showing mixed-use residential courtyard with brick buildings, trees, bunting, and community spaces.

Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow receives planning approval

Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow has received a resolution to grant planning permission. Developed by Inland Homes on behalf of the project’s investor,...
Architectural visualisation of Roman Road development showing brick headquarters and care home buildings surrounding central courtyard with fountain and landscaping.

New headquarters and 70-bed care home at Roman Road in Ingatestone secures planning permission

Brentwood Planning Committee have approved Hallmark Care Homes’ proposal to build a new headquarters for the training of care home staff and...

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