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Neighbourhood noise
How to complain about noise. What kinds of noise we can investigate. Noise from construction or licensed premises.
We investigate complaints about some neighbourhood noise and nuisance including:
- loud music
- barking dogs and other noisy animals
- DIY noise
- construction sites
- licensed premises
- commercial deliveries
- noise from workplaces
Find out what noise we can and cannot investigate and how to make a complaint.
More information
Read more about noise and neighbours on GOV.UK.
Contractors and developers can check site noise levels and guidance.
Pubs, clubs and other licensed premises often have conditions attached to their licences to control noise and public nuisance. You can see our licensing pages for more about licensing policies.