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Apply to do noisy demolition or construction

Apply to do noisy demolition or construction work (section 61 applications). Apply to do out-of-hours noisy work.

You must get consent to do noisy demolition or construction at least 28 days before works start. This is sometimes called ‘section 61 consent’.

Read the guidance for making a section 61 application (PDF, 157.49 KB) before applying.

Apply to do noisy work within working hours


If you do not apply before work begins we will set your hours of working, terms and conditions.

Out of hours noisy works

You need special permission for any noisy demolition or construction work outside of the normal working hours. You must apply at least 7 days before you plan to start work.

You can do this for work that will last less than 8 weeks.

You’ll need to give a valid safety or highways reasons why the work needs to be done out of hours.

Apply to do out of hours noisy work