Agent of change - Revision history

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	* Music Venue Trust - [http://musicvenuetrust.com/2014/09/what-is-agent-of-change-and-why-is-it-important/ What is agent of change and why is it important?]		* Music Venue Trust - [http://musicvenuetrust.com/2014/09/what-is-agent-of-change-and-why-is-it-important/ What is agent of change and why is it important?]

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	‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.		‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.

−	Local authorities have tended to favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the vicinity. This has been cited as a major factor in venues closing in large numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015.It is proposed that the principle of ‘agent of change’ is triggered automatically when a new planning application is made.	+	Local authorities have tended to favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the vicinity. This has been cited as a major factor in venues closing in large numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015. It is proposed that the principle of ‘agent of change’ is triggered automatically when a new planning application is made.

	In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue is proposed near an existing residential building, then the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would need to ensure it included appropriate measures to reduce noise.		In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue is proposed near an existing residential building, then the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would need to ensure it included appropriate measures to reduce noise.
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	* Sound v noise.		* Sound v noise.

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	* Music Venue Trust - [http://musicvenuetrust.com/2014/09/what-is-agent-of-change-and-why-is-it-important/ What is agent of change and why is it important?]		* Music Venue Trust - [http://musicvenuetrust.com/2014/09/what-is-agent-of-change-and-why-is-it-important/ What is agent of change and why is it important?]

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	= Overview =		= Overview =

−	The Agent of Change principle places the responsibility for mitigating impacts from existing noise-generating activities or uses on the proposed new noise-sensitive development. In other words, the person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change.So for example, if housing is going to be built near an existing music venue, it is the responsibility of the housebuilder or developer to ensure the new dwellings incorporate appropriate noise attenuation measures.	+	The Agent of Change principle places the responsibility for mitigating impacts from existing noise-generating activities or uses on the proposed new noise-sensitive development. In other words, the person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change. So for example, if housing is going to be built near an existing music venue, it is the responsibility of the housebuilder or developer to ensure the new dwellings incorporate appropriate noise attenuation measures.

	‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.		‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.

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	= Overview =		= Overview =
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		+	The Agent of Change principle places the responsibility for mitigating impacts from existing noise-generating activities or uses on the proposed new noise-sensitive development. In other words, the person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change.So for example, if housing is going to be built near an existing music venue, it is the responsibility of the housebuilder or developer to ensure the new dwellings incorporate appropriate noise attenuation measures.

	‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.		‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.

−	Local authorities ~~tend~~ to favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the vicinity. This has been cited as a major factor in venues closing in large numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015.	+	Local authorities have tended to favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the vicinity. This has been cited as a major factor in venues closing in large numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015.It is proposed that the principle of ‘agent of change’ is triggered automatically when a new planning application is made.

−	It is proposed ~~that~~ the ~~principle of~~ ‘agent of change’ ~~is triggered automatically when a new planning application is made. It holds that~~ the person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change. This would mean, in the case of live music, that a developer of a new residential building near an existing music venue would ~~be required~~ to ~~include~~ appropriate ~~noise attenuation~~ measures.	+	In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue is proposed near an existing residential building, then the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would need to ensure it included appropriate measures to reduce noise.

−	In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue is proposed near an existing residential building, then the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would need to ensure they included appropriate measures to reduce noise.	+	This is different from the current position which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This position is held irrespective of how long the 'nuisance' has existed, historic instances of the same noise being a nuisance, or whether someone has moved into the vicinity of the noise in full knowledge of it.
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−	This is different from current position which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This is position is held irrespective of how long the 'nuisance' has existed, historic instances of the same noise being a nuisance, or whether someone has moved into the vicinity of the noise in full knowledge of it.	+

	The principle has been successfully trialled in Australia.		The principle has been successfully trialled in Australia.
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	In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.		In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.

−	The principle does not allow for consideration of management issues, which can have a significant impact on noise nuisance. A previously well-managed venue that did not cause nuisance can become a problem because of doors being left open, poor management of closing time~~, and so on~~.	+	The principle does not allow for consideration of management issues, which can have a significant impact on noise nuisance. A previously well-managed venue that did not cause nuisance can, for example, become a problem because of doors being left open or poor management of closing time.

−	In January 2018, it was announced that planning rules would be strengthened to protect music venues and neighbours. The National Planning Policy Framework will be clarified to include a specific mention of the 'agent of change' principle~~. This will be consulted on in Spring 2018~~.	+	In January 2018, it was announced that planning rules would be strengthened to protect music venues and neighbours. The National Planning Policy Framework will be clarified at some point to include a specific mention of the 'agent of change' principle.

	Housing Secretary Sajid Javid said:		Housing Secretary Sajid Javid said:
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	"I have always thought it unfair that the burden is on long-standing music venues to solve noise issues when property developers choose to build nearby. That’s why I consulted on this in February [2017] as part of the Housing White Paper. I am pleased to finally have an opportunity to right this wrong and also give more peace of mind to new residents moving into local properties."		"I have always thought it unfair that the burden is on long-standing music venues to solve noise issues when property developers choose to build nearby. That’s why I consulted on this in February [2017] as part of the Housing White Paper. I am pleased to finally have an opportunity to right this wrong and also give more peace of mind to new residents moving into local properties."

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Asset of community value.		* Asset of community value.

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	‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.		‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.

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	This is different from current position which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This is position is held irrespective of how long the 'nuisance' has existed, historic instances of the same noise being a nuisance, or whether someone has moved into the vicinity of the noise in full knowledge of it.		This is different from current position which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This is position is held irrespective of how long the 'nuisance' has existed, historic instances of the same noise being a nuisance, or whether someone has moved into the vicinity of the noise in full knowledge of it.

−	The principle has been successfully ~~trialed~~ in Australia.	+	The principle has been successfully trialled in Australia.
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		+	= Updates =

	In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.		In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.

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	In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.		In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.

−	The principle does not allow for consideration of management issues, which can have a significant impact on noise nuisance. A previously well-managed venue that did not cause nuisance can become a problem because of doors being left open, poor management of closing time and so on.	+	The principle does not allow for consideration of management issues, which can have a significant impact on noise nuisance. A previously well-managed venue that did not cause nuisance can become a problem because of doors being left open, poor management of closing time, and so on.
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		+	In January 2018, it was announced that planning rules would be strengthened to protect music venues and neighbours. The National Planning Policy Framework will be clarified to include a specific mention of the 'agent of change' principle. This will be consulted on in Spring 2018.
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		+	Housing Secretary Sajid Javid said:
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		+	"I have always thought it unfair that the burden is on long-standing music venues to solve noise issues when property developers choose to build nearby. That’s why I consulted on this in February [2017] as part of the Housing White Paper. I am pleased to finally have an opportunity to right this wrong and also give more peace of mind to new residents moving into local properties."

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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−	‘Agent of change’ is a ~~planning~~ principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure. Planning rules that favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the nearby vicinity, have been cited as a major factor in venues closing in huge numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015.	+	‘Agent of change’ is a principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure.

−	~~The principle of ‘agent of change’ is that it is triggered automatically when a~~ new ~~planning permit application is lodged. It holds that~~ the ~~person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change~~. This ~~would mean~~, ~~in the case~~ of live music~~, that a developer of a new residential building near an existing music venue would be required to include appropriate noise attenuation measures~~.	+	Local authorities tend to favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the vicinity. This has been cited as a major factor in venues closing in large numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015.

−	~~In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue~~ is proposed ~~near to an existing residential building, then~~ the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would ~~need~~ to ~~ensure they included~~ appropriate measures ~~to reduce noise~~.	+	It is proposed that the principle of ‘agent of change’ is triggered automatically when a new planning application is made. It holds that the person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change. This would mean, in the case of live music, that a developer of a new residential building near an existing music venue would be required to include appropriate noise attenuation measures.

−	~~This is different from UK planning law which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This is held as such irrespective of how long~~ the ~~nuisance has existed~~, ~~historic instances of the same noise being~~ a ~~nuisance~~, ~~or whether someone has moved into~~ the ~~vicinity~~ of the noise ~~in full knowledge of it~~.	+	In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue is proposed near an existing residential building, then the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would need to ensure they included appropriate measures to reduce noise.

−	~~The principle has been successfully trialed in Australia~~. ~~In April 2016~~, the ~~UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on~~ noise ~~impacts before changing~~ the ~~use~~ of ~~a site to residential dwellings~~.	+	This is different from current position which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This is position is held irrespective of how long the 'nuisance' has existed, historic instances of the same noise being a nuisance, or whether someone has moved into the vicinity of the noise in full knowledge of it.

−	~~While~~ the legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.	+	The principle has been successfully trialed in Australia.
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		+	In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings. While this legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.
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		+	The principle does not allow for consideration of management issues, which can have a significant impact on noise nuisance. A previously well-managed venue that did not cause nuisance can become a problem because of doors being left open, poor management of closing time and so on.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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‘Agent of change’ is a planning principle that has been promoted by the live music industry as a means of protecting venues from closure. Planning rules that favour complaints from residents in new developments over noise levels from established music venues in the nearby vicinity, have been cited as a major factor in venues closing in huge numbers in recent years. In London alone, 35% of live music venues closed between 2007 and 2015.

The principle of ‘agent of change’ is that it is triggered automatically when a new planning permit application is lodged. It holds that the person or business responsible for the change must also be responsible for managing the impact of the change. This would mean, in the case of live music, that a developer of a new residential building near an existing music venue would be required to include appropriate noise attenuation measures.

In the reverse circumstances, where a new music venue is proposed near to an existing residential building, then the ‘agent of change’ – the music venue – would need to ensure they included appropriate measures to reduce noise.

This is different from UK planning law which holds that whoever is reported as making a nuisance is always responsible for that nuisance. This is held as such irrespective of how long the nuisance has existed, historic instances of the same noise being a nuisance, or whether someone has moved into the vicinity of the noise in full knowledge of it.

The principle has been successfully trialed in Australia. In April 2016, the UK’s Housing and Planning Bill was passed into law which included an amendment that states developers are required to seek prior approval on noise impacts before changing the use of a site to residential dwellings.

While the legislation does not introduce the agent of change principle, it has been said to mark a step-change in planning law, allowing local planning authorities to consider noise impacts on new residents from existing businesses within the area.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Asset of community value.
* Building acoustics.
* Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
* Licence to alter.
* Licensing buildings.
* Neighbourhood planning.
* Noise nuisance.
* Planning condition.
* Property development and music.
* Sound insulation.
* Sound v noise.

=== External resources ===

* Music Venue Trust - [http://musicvenuetrust.com/2014/09/what-is-agent-of-change-and-why-is-it-important/ What is agent of change and why is it important?]

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