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Problems with noise and nuisances

Overview

A nuisance stops you from doing normal activities on your property. It may prevent you from sleeping, watching TV or conversing.

We can help if you're being disturbed by:

  • amplified music
  • TV
  • parties
  • nightclubs and pubs including people outside making noise
  • DIY home renovation
  • some construction sites
  • barking dogs
  • alarms including car alarms
  • odours and fumes from commercial properties
  • smoke
  • commercial venues and events
  • dust or noise from some works or equipment in the street
  • fireworks at night from 11pm to 7am (excluding Chinese New Year, Diwali, New Year's Eve and November 5)

We cannot deal with noise from:

  • traffictrains and planes
  • some domestic (household) noises, including:
    • footsteps
    • doors closing
    • babies crying or children playing
    • kitchen appliances being used during the day and early evening
  • DIY activities in the day

You can still contact us if you have complaints about these. We may know organisations that can help.