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Demolition and Construction Site Noise

Construction and Demolition works are usually noisy and often take place in residential areas unused to such noise.

Although the work may not last long, the disturbance caused may lead to problems for people who live and work near the site.

The Council has powers to control noise and other nuisance from building sites caused by contractors and sub-contractors.  This can be achieved by either Environmental Health legal powers or, in some cases, Planning Enforcement.

Planning permission granted for re-development work often carry requirements that the work be restricted to certain hours, and that the developer put measures in place to control noise from the work.  there is further information on the Development Control web pages about considerate construction.

If you are concerned that your activities may be noisy, we would advise that you contact us to discuss how to manage the noise.

Where activities such as piling, night working, large redevelopments consisting of several new dwellings or more, or where work on site will last for some time, developers are advised to assess noise impacts by following the approach given in BS5228:2009 'Code of Practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites'.

If you are suffering excessive noise from a construction or demolition site you should contact us.