a guide to improving your local environment - Keep Britain Tidy
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Control of Pollution Act 1974, ss.63 – 67<br />
Local authorities have powers <strong>to</strong> designate Noise<br />
Abatement Zones. Every <strong>local</strong> authority, that has<br />
designated a Noise Abatement Zone, must measure the<br />
level of noise emanating from premises within the zone of<br />
the class <strong>to</strong> which a Noise Abatement Order relates. A<br />
record of all measurements taken must be kept in a<br />
register, open for public inspection. The <strong>local</strong> authority<br />
may set a maximum level for noise in certain areas.<br />
www.encams.org<br />
What are the neighbour noise penalties<br />
Local authorities can issue Fixed Penalty Notices of £100<br />
(or any amount the <strong>local</strong> authority specifies within the<br />
range set out by the Secretary of State’s regulations) <strong>to</strong><br />
people who do not comply with a warning notice issued in<br />
respect of night noise from a dwelling or £500 (fixed) if<br />
the noise comes from a licensed premises as of Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
2006.<br />
Abatement Notices may also be served on people<br />
responsible for noise. If a person on whom an Abatement<br />
Notice has been served fails, without reasonable cause,<br />
<strong>to</strong> comply, they will have committed an offence. For<br />
offences relating <strong>to</strong> domestic premises and private<br />
vehicles, the Magistrates’ Court may impose a maximum<br />
fine of £5,000 with a further fine of up <strong>to</strong> £500 for each<br />
day the offence continues after conviction. When the<br />
nuisance arises on industrial, trade or business<br />
premises, the maximum fine is £20,000.<br />
NEIGHBOUR<br />
NOISE<br />
What can individuals do about<br />
neighbour noise<br />
If individuals are concerned about noise or other<br />
nuisance coming from a neighbour’s home or <strong>local</strong><br />
business often the best way <strong>to</strong> deal with the situation is <strong>to</strong><br />
contact the person or company responsible and explain<br />
the problem. It may be that the problem can be resolved<br />
amicably without need for further action. If, however, this<br />
approach fails the complaint should be reported <strong>to</strong> the<br />
<strong>local</strong> authority.<br />
If individuals are not happy with the response they<br />
receive from the <strong>local</strong> authority they can make a formal<br />
complaint <strong>to</strong> the relevant department or <strong>to</strong> the<br />
chief executive.<br />
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