https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/ Catch up with our latest thoughts, musings and news in the Mayer Brown news and features. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:10:34 GMT Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:09:12 GMT en Umbraco https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/developers-guide-to-active-travel-zone-assessment/ 'Healthy Streets' and 'Active Travel Zone' are familiar buzz words in the planning process, but conducting a full ATZ assessment to TfL guidelines can often be seen as an onerous and expensive task. The below guide assists with conducting an Active Travel Zone Assessment in a cost effective way. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:31:13 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/noise-matters-for-nature-and-our-quality-of-life/ Generally, noise generated from development applications within ‘acceptable limit values’ for humans, is not considered a material consideration in planning terms. Whilst there is an increasing focus for development to be ‘nature positive’ and deliver legally binding requirements for a net gain in biodiversity (BNG) – the impact of transport noise on nature tends to receive little or no consideration. Many developments currently fail to consider the impact of noise from traffic on its ability to deliver BNG. Most highway schemes currently do not consider the impact of the noise they generate on biodiversity. This is an area that will undoubtedly receive greater scrutiny as the BNG market matures and our understanding of the relationship between noise and nature is enhanced. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:43:55 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/safety-risk-assessment/ In recent years Mayer Brown have seen an increase in the number of Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) being requested by Approving Authorities, most notably, but not limited to, National Highways. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:10:47 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/does-renewable-energy-make-noise/ Renewable energy is a hot topic and comes in many shapes and forms spanning a wide variety of technologies and applications. When mentioning renewable energy, noise and vibration issues are not normally what springs to mind and it is often forgotten or has a low priority in the whole planning and design process. This may create problems further down the line; problems that will have not only design implications but also significant cost implications for the developer. It is therefore important to take noise and vibration issues seriously and evaluate them properly as part of a feasibility study as early on as possible. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:21:43 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/new-guidance-on-construction-environmental-management-planning/ The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) published new guidance this month (July 2023) entitled: ‘Environmental Assessment of Traffic and Movement’. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:29:34 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/car-park-design-adapting-to-a-new-era/ The Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE) released its Car Park Design Guidance on 8th of June, building on a legacy of 45 years and four editions of its Design recommendations for multi-storey and underground car parks document. As always, the recommendations are intended to set a good level of practice and provide new and updated information for anyone involved in the intricate world of car park design, construction, maintenance and reuse. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:00:57 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/active-travel-england-supporting-cycling-and-walking-through-the-planning-system/ Active Travel England (ATE) is the executive agency that has been set up to promote and encourage walking and cycling as part of the UK government’s overarching target for 50% of trips in towns and cities to be in the form of walk and cycle trips by 2030. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:23:21 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/international-womens-day/ Today we are celebrating the incredible women who work at Mayer Brown! Take a closer look at our employee spotlights below, where you can learn about the diverse career paths, notable achievements, and valuable advice of our talented female professionals for young women just starting out. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:49:36 GMT https://mayerbrown.co.uk/keep-up-to-date/news-and-features/posts/transport-assessments-keeping-your-development-on-the-right-track/ Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are a necessity for submitting planning applications as they keep your development on the right track. Read more about them here. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:48:22 GMT