Noise

The council has powers to deal with noise that is considered a statutory nuisance. Find out what to do if you are having problems with loud music and parties, alarms, dogs barking and construction noise.

Pollution enforcement services

We no longer provide a 24 hour and night noise service.  

Noise pollution

We have powers to deal with noise that is considered a statutory nuisance, this is determined by a number of factors, including: 

  • type of noise
  • volume, frequency
  • duration
  • its impact on others

We generally adopt an escalating approach to noise enforcement and can deal with unreasonable noise including:

  • loud music
  • parties
  • dog barking
  • car and house alarms

The law enables us to take action against those who cause a noise nuisance, which can result in a fine and confiscation of any equipment causing the noise.

How to report noise pollution

You can report a noise pollution issue online.

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Noise we cannot deal with

While our legal powers enable us to deal with unreasonable noisy activities, we cannot deal with noise that arises from people going about their normal day-to-day activities in a reasonable manner such as:

  • noise that can be heard due to poor sound insulation, for example neighbours talking or walking on wooden or laminate floors
  • children playing in gardens or in the street
  • doors being closed
  • road traffic (other than vehicle alarms)