Service Description: Complaints about excessive noise are investigated by the local authority who can serve a Noise Abatement Notice (Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990) on the person causing the problem if they are causing a Statutory Nuisance.If you are wishing to report a noise nuisance please use related link below to access the relevant form.
Also known as:- Barking Dogs, Noise Abatement, Noise Control, Noisy Neighbour, Penalty Notice, Pollution - Noise
Answer: Environmental Health is able to assist with noise from: Loud music Domestic noise such as DIY work and barking dogs Construction site noise (outside the hours of 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays, at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays) Noise from pubs and clubs Car and intruder alarms Noise from commercial premises, including deliveries However, the Council does not have powers to deal with noise from aircraft, railway, road traffic noise or inadequate sound insulation between properties. - Related Link