Cornwall Acoustics have worked alongside many different organizations both large and small.

Here is a sample of some of the projects in which we have been involved.

Building Acoustics

     Highgrove Homes

We have worked with Highgrove Homes on several large projects, the most notable being the Anchor Development in Penryn, and Sea View in Falmouth. We gave advice, specified construction detail, visited during construction to ensure conformity and carried out the final sound insulation tests.

http://www.highgrovehomes.co.uk/development_anchor.html

http://www.highgrovehomes.co.uk/development_seaview.html

 

     L2 Limited – Corn Exchange                

L2 Limited employed our services during the refurbishment of the Corn Exchange Night Club and Sports bar. The club had been closed under the previous ownership, due impart to noise complaints from residents and action taken by the local authority.

We designed and specified sound control measures for the

night club element, which included a new ceiling to minimize noise breakout. As yet the club has operated for over a year with no complaints related to events held in this part of the building.

 

http://www.l2club.co.uk/cornexchange/home/index.html

Conversion of a Victorian house (Bude)

An old 3 storey Victorian house was being converted into a bed and breakfast. This meant that each guest room was effectively a room for residential use and each separating wall/ floor had to meet the requirements of the approved document. The problem was compounded by internal load bearing studs which were off set and the entrance doors to the rooms were in close proximity.

Using normal building materials we achieved fantastic results

Separating walls: D_nT_w+C_tr  49 - 56dB

Separating floors: D_nT_w+C_{tr  55 dB}

New Primary School at Newquay 

Cornwall Acoustics has been appointed Consultants for all aspects of the acoustic design of the New Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Newquay.  Our remit is to ensure through specification, project support and testing that the acoustic design and performance of the school conforms to Building Bulletin 93 ‘Acoustic Design of Schools’.

The subjects covered include

• Sound Insulation
• Internal acoustics of teaching areas, circulation areas and performance spaces
• Rain Noise
• Internal noise levels

The project architects are Rodda Lloyd Travers, of Penzance.

http://www.rltarchitects.co.uk/

Environmental Assessments, Measurement and Control

 St Austell Brewery

We have been employed by St Austell Brewery who operate 163 pubs and hotels (not including those managed, leased or with tenants) to deal with various issues such as;

Provision of supporting information for planning applications; in particular for kitchen extraction systems and chiller units.

Gave advice and specified control measures where noise complaints had been received.

Conducted noise assessments, made recommendations and acted as an expert witness during a Public Entertainment Licensing Appeal.

http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk

Kerrier District Council

Cornwall Acoustics assessed noise emanating from the Clock Tower bell in St Day, devised and implemented control measures. This was a difficult case because nearby residents were being exposed to night time noise levels which caused excessive sleep disturbance, whilst the rest of the village found the noise ‘comforting’ and didn’t want the level to change. Fortunately a compromise was achieved and there have been no complaints since.

http://www.kerrier.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=6530

LINK Western morning news article

The Old Mill House Inn Polperro

Due to an alleged noise nuisance arising from entertainment events held at the above property, an abatement notice (under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990) was served on the owners. We appealed the notice on several grounds and carried out control measures to attenuate the noise. The local authority withdrew the notice in agreement with the owners of the Old Mill House Inn before the appeal was due to be heard in the local magistrate’s court.

 

 

 

http://www.oldmillhouse.i12.com/home%20page.htm

Carrick District Council

Development Control

We have acted as expert witnesses on behalf of Carrick District Council during a high profile planning appeal

Gave advice to the Planning Department and Council Members to help them consider a planning application for a new

residential block in Events Square Falmouth.

http://www.carrick.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3059

Environmental Health

http://www.carrick.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=13944

We have worked closely with Environmental Health assisting in several nuisance investigations. Sometimes it can be difficult to conclude long standing investigations and an impartial, independent enquiry can often resolve matters quickly and satisfactorily.

Local Authorities can make substantial financial savings using this approach, especially with regard to officer and members’ time.