Report a Noise Nuisance
In this section
Types of noise nuisance we can investigate
We can investigate |
We cannot investigate |
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Noise from domestic premises such as loud music, TV or radio. |
Aircraft noise - see the Civil Aviation Authority for further advice. |
Noise from commercial premises. |
Road traffic noise - for more information in your area, see Roadworks. |
DIY activities taking place over long periods at unreasonable hours. |
Complaints where the noise is a problem because the complainant is sensitive due to personal or medical reasons. |
Continually ringing alarms in homes and on vehicles. |
Noise transmitted by poor sound insulation. |
Noise from plant, machinery and equipment. |
General daily living noises such as babies crying, children playing, toilets flushing, light switches, footsteps and so on. |
Noise from construction and demolition sites. |
We only have very limited powers to deal with noise from the railway. If you have a problem with noise from trains please see Network rail for further guidance. |
Noise from sporting activities, such as motor bike scrambling, clay pigeon shooting and so on. |
People in the street. |
Noise in the street, such as loudspeakers, ice cream chimes or buskers. |
Fireworks. |
Dogs that persistently bark or noise from other animals. |
Emergency statutory repairs to utilities. |
Noise from warehousing, factories or industrial premises. |
Except in exceptional circumstances, we will not investigate noises associated with everyday living and the reasonable use of a residential property.