In general, you won’t need planning permission to install soundproofing. If you are installing soundproofing against a shared wall, you will usually need to follow the rules and restrictions set out in the Party Wall Act. In listed buildings and conservation areas, there may be extra restrictions on soundproofing.
Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town within the Broxbourne borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England which has a population of approximately 13,300 in the 2001 Census. Broxbourne is twinned with Sutera, in Sicily. The word Broxbourne is thought to derive in the Old English words brocc and burna meaning Badger stream. The Manor of Broxbourne is mentioned inside the Domesday Book, which names Broxbourne Mill. The area was exploited for its gravel and sand extraction in the 20th century. This finally stopped when the mineral reserves ran out at the end of the 1960s leaving behind lots of water filled lakes. A number of the lakes became a part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. Although urbanised with industrial and commercial manufacturing, the area still has its rural character and is liked by those commuting to London. The New River which passes through the centre of the town, was constructed in the early seventeenth century. Broxbourne railway station was opened in 1840. A terracotta works was opened soon after by James Pulham and Son, who specialised in developing artificial rock garden features; some of their work is preserved in the gardens at Sandringham House and Buckingham Palace. There are 600 companies in the borough, with warehousing and distribution sectors being especially well represented. The employers with over 250 workers include: Fitzpatrick PLC in Hoddesdon (civil engineers); J Sainsbury, also in Hoddesdon; Marks & Spencer; Turnford Retailers and Merck Sharp & Dohme in Hoddesdon involved in pharmaceutical research. Tesco's national headquarters are at Delamere Road, Cheshunt. The Borough of Broxbourne at Park Plaza Waltham Cross is also the location of the world's biggest printing plant, which manufactures publications for News International including The Sun, The Times and The Sun on Sunday. For all of your house improvement work, make sure that you select vetted pros in Broxbourne to make sure you get the top quality service.