Many people do not realise the effect their enjoyment of loud music or other noise activities may have on their neighbours. They might well act in a more responsible and considerate way if the facts are politely brought to their attention.
A noise nuisance would be a significant and unreasonable emission of noise that affected you in a significant and unreasonable way. It is more than annoyance and much more than the mere detection of noise.
Many other factors determine whether or not a noise is a statutory nuisance and these can be:
- The time of day
- Your location e.g. urban/rural
- The duration of the noise
- The volume of the noise
- The character of the noise
A noise nuisance may be caused by many activities including music, DIY and barking dogs. Unfortunately, the Council cannot deal with noise from road and air traffic.
Informal Action
Rather than resort to the law, you may wish to try the following in order to get on with your neighbours:
- Discuss and resolve the matter directly with the person responsible for the noise
- Use a mediation service.
- However if you do wish to make a complaint advice is available below.