FOI request (FOIR-512646981)

Reports of noise complaints

Requested Wed 03 May 2023
Responded  Tue 16 May 2023

Please provide:

The total number of complaints about noise that could be a 'statutory nuisance' under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, made between 1st April 2018 and 1st April 2023 in your district.

The reason for each of the above complaints, for example noise from intruder alarms, noise from construction work, and so on.

Response

Noise complaints 1 April 2018 - 1 April 2023:

Animal Noise - 68

Buskers Noise - 49

Commercial Activity Noise - 224

Construction Noise - 155

DIY Noise - 141

Dog Barking Noise - 407

Industrial Noise - 127

Loud Speaker Noise - 20

Music Noise - 1500

Noise Other - 1282

Premises Alarm Noise - 179

Public Events Noise - 172

Road Works Noise - 23

Sport and Leisure Activity Noise - 44

Vehicle Alarm Noise - 48

Vehicle Machinery Noise - 81

Total - 4520