Noise
Noise arising from commercial activities can
be investigated by the Environmental Health & Trading Standards
Service under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
We can take action where we are satisfied that
that noise amounting to a statutory nuisance exists, or is likely
to occur or recur.
The law does not specify noise levels or time
limits, but requires an objective judgement to be made by officers,
based upon factor including:
- How often the noise occurs
- Its duration
- How loud it is
- The time of day/night
- The character of the noise (whether it has
any particularly annoying characteristics)
- The nature of the area
Just because the noise is audible, it does not
mean it is a statutory nuisance. Noise nuisance is judged
from the average persons viewpoint and no allowance can be made for
people on shift work, or those with particularly sensitive
hearing.
Where the noise arises from a domestic
premises, the Community Regulation Team will investigate your
complaint.
Further information can be found by clicking
on the links below:
Department for
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Commercial and Industrial activities
Pubs and Clubs
Building sites
Railways
Aircraft
Road Traffic
Domestic properties/private homes