Acoustic and Technical expertise, on demand – wherever, and whenever you need it.
Sonexsys provide a range of services across multiple industries in the Acoustics and Noise management fields. Specialising in planning, consultancy and management of Noise at Festivals, Events, Venues through to Residential complaints, building developments, Planning/building control requirements including all testing and reporting.
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DWTS has now joined forces with the team forming Sonexsys as of September 2026. The same service and quality will remain, just now with a broader range of services offered. Please read on to see all Sonexsys have to offer.
Practical noise consultancy for planning, compliance, events and live environments
Sonexsys provides practical, technically led noise advice and consultancy services for developers, landlords, businesses, venues, event organisers and local authority-facing projects.
We combine acoustic measurement, real-world operational experience and clear reporting to help clients understand, manage and control noise risk. Whether you need a planning noise assessment, a building control report, an event noise management plan or support with a noisy venue, we provide straightforward advice that is proportionate, defensible and focused on achieving the right outcome.
Our work supports planning applications, change of use proposals, building control submissions, workplace compliance, licensed premises, festivals, outdoor events and live entertainment environments.
Why choose Sonexsys?
Noise issues are rarely solved by measurement alone. They require technical understanding, practical judgement and clear communication between all parties involved.
Sonexsys brings together experience in noise consultancy, live event sound, system control, technical reporting and stakeholder liaison. This allows us to provide advice that is not only technically sound, but also usable in the real world.
We help clients:
- Understand noise risk early
- Meet planning, licensing and building control requirements
- Reduce complaints and neighbour impact
- Improve acoustic performance
- Support safe and compliant workplaces
- Manage live event sound responsibly
- Communicate clearly with local authorities and stakeholders
Whether you are planning a development, operating a venue, managing a festival or responding to a noise issue, Sonexsys can provide the technical support and practical guidance you need.
Noise Impact Assessments for Building Control and Planning
Noise can be a critical factor in planning approval, change of use applications and building control compliance. Sonexsys provides clear, structured Noise Impact Assessments to support residential, commercial, mixed-use and entertainment-related developments.
We assess existing and proposed noise conditions, identify potential impacts on nearby sensitive receptors and recommend practical mitigation where required. Our reports are designed to help developers, landlords, architects and planning consultants satisfy local authority requirements while avoiding unnecessary delays.
Our services include:
- Noise Impact Assessments for planning applications
- Change of use noise assessments
- Residential suitability assessments
- Commercial and industrial noise assessments
- Building control acoustic support
- Airborne and impact sound insulation assessment
- Plant and mechanical services noise assessment
- Noise mitigation advice
- Liaison with planning consultants, architects and local authorities
- Clear technical reports suitable for submission with applications
Where required, assessments can consider relevant guidance and standards such as BS 4142, BS 8233, Approved Document E, local authority requirements and applicable planning policy.
From early feasibility advice through to final reporting, Sonexsys helps identify noise constraints before they become costly problems.
Noise at Work Assessments
Employers have a duty to understand and manage workplace noise exposure. Sonexsys provides Noise at Work Assessments to help businesses protect staff, demonstrate compliance and reduce the risk of future enforcement or hearing damage claims.
We carry out workplace noise surveys across industrial, commercial, entertainment and technical environments, using suitable sound measurement equipment and practical assessment methods. The results are presented in a clear report that identifies exposure levels, risk areas and recommended control measures.
Our Noise at Work services include:
- Workplace noise exposure surveys
- Assessment of employee noise exposure
- Identification of high-risk work areas and activities
- Practical noise control recommendations
- Hearing protection advice
- Support with noise control procedures
- Reports to assist with health and safety compliance
- Reassessment following process, layout or equipment changes
Our approach is practical and proportionate. We do not simply produce data; we help you understand what the results mean and what actions are required.
Event Noise Management and Control
Sonexsys specialises in event noise management for concerts, festivals, outdoor events, temporary venues and live entertainment sites.
We understand the balance required between delivering a great audience experience and protecting nearby residents, licence conditions and local authority relationships. Our background in live sound, system design and noise control allows us to work effectively with event organisers, production teams, sound engineers, licensing officers and Safety Advisory Groups.
We can support your event from the planning stage through to live event delivery and post-event reporting.
Our event noise services include:
- Event Noise Management Plans
- Noise predictions and site assessments
- Support for licence applications
- SAG meeting attendance and technical representation
- Liaison with Environmental Health and local authorities
- Sound system design advice
- Front of house and off-site noise monitoring
- Real-time noise control during event days
- Sound engineer and production team liaison
- Complaint management procedures
- Resident liaison support
- Post-event noise reports
- Recommendations for future event improvement
For festivals and outdoor events, we can help establish suitable monitoring positions, noise limits, communication processes and escalation procedures. During the event, we provide on-site support to manage levels in real time while maintaining the quality and impact of the show.
Our aim is simple: help you deliver the event successfully, keep the audience engaged, satisfy licence requirements and reduce the likelihood of avoidable complaints.
Venue Noise Control
Live venues, bars, clubs, rehearsal spaces, community halls and entertainment premises often face complex noise challenges. These may relate to amplified music, bass breakout, customer noise, plant noise, structure-borne sound or complaints from nearby residents.
Sonexsys provides venue noise control advice that combines acoustic assessment with practical operational knowledge of live sound systems and venue management.
Our venue services include:
- Venue noise assessments
- Music noise breakout surveys
- Assessment of impact on nearby residential properties
- Sound limiter advice and configuration support
- PA system layout and tuning advice
- Bass control and low-frequency noise management
- Building fabric and sound insulation recommendations
- Operational noise management procedures
- Licence condition support
- Complaint investigation and response advice
- Reports for landlords, operators, licensing teams and local authorities
We understand that venue noise control must be realistic. Recommendations need to work commercially, operationally and technically. Sonexsys helps venues reduce noise risk without unnecessarily compromising the quality of the customer or performer experience.
Our Talented Team Members
This section provides a brief overview of the talented professionals on our team.
J.Greenwood
Audio and Acoustics Expert
Professional studio and audio recording specialist with 20+ years expertise
D.Williams
Acoustics and Systems Specialist
Acoustics specialist with 20+ years’ experience in live events
A.Dhinju
System Admin and IT Specialist
A seasoned network and desktop IT support professional with more than 25 years of proven expertise.’
