Installing a Restaurant or Takeaway Kitchen Extractor Fan? Make Sure You Meet Planning Noise Assessment Requirements

Opening or refurbishing a restaurant or takeaway kitchen? Installing a new extractor fan or

mechanical ventilation system? If so, you’ll almost certainly need a noise assessment to

support your planning application — especially if your premises are near residential

properties.

At Zona Acoustics, we specialise in noise surveys for commercial kitchen extraction

systems, helping restaurants and takeaways meet local authority requirements quickly and

affordably across London and the UK.

Why a Noise Assessment is Required for Kitchen Extractor Fans

Extractor fans, ducting, and air handling units used in commercial kitchens can generate

significant noise, particularly when located near homes or flats. As a result, councils typically

request a BS 4142 noise assessment to assess the likelihood of complaints and ensure the

proposed installation won’t cause a nuisance.

Failure to provide a suitable noise survey can delay or jeopardise planning approval – a risk

no business wants when opening or expanding a hospitality venture.

Trusted by All London Boroughs

With extensive experience handling applications across all 32 London Boroughs and the

City of London, we know exactly what each planning department expects when it comes to

kitchen extraction noise.

We’ve completed successful assessments in:

• Barking and Dagenham

• Barnet

• Bexley

• Brent

• Bromley

• Camden

• City of London

• Croydon

• Ealing

• Enfield

• Greenwich

• Hackney

• Hammersmith and Fulham

• Haringey

• Harrow

• Havering• Hillingdon

• Hounslow

• Islington

• Kensington and Chelsea

• Kingston upon Thames

• Lambeth

• Lewisham

• Merton

• Newham

• Redbridge

• Richmond upon Thames

• Southwark

• Sutton

• Tower Hamlets

• Waltham Forest

• Wandsworth

• Westminster

Each borough has its own local noise policy, but we consistently deliver reports that meet

planning expectations across the board.

Our Noise Assessment Services for Kitchen Ventilation Systems Include:

• On-site noise surveys using precision Class 1 sound meters

• Full BS 4142 noise assessments for planning applications

• Assessment of fan noise, duct-borne noise, and termination points

• Day and night background sound monitoring

• Mitigation advice where required (e.g., silencers, acoustic enclosures)

• Liaison with environmental health and planning officers as needed

• Reports delivered in 3–5 working days

Nationwide Coverage

While we specialise in navigating the complex planning system in London, we offer our

services throughout the UK. Whether you're in Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, or any other

location, Zona Acoustics delivers the same reliable, planning-compliant service.

Get a Quote Today

Need a noise assessment for your kitchen extractor fan or ventilation system?

Contact Zona Acoustics today for a free, no-obligation quote.