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Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
There are limits to the amount of noise that vehicles can make on public…
There’s no legal limit to road noise, although noise levels might be taken…
There are no legal limits to noise from existing railways. If you think…
Noise is regulated to some extent at all UK airports. This can include…
There are strategic noise maps for England provided by the Department for…
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Guidance for manufacturers, authorised representatives, and responsible persons.
Explaining which noise sources were included in the 2017 (Round 3) strategic noise mapping dataset.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
Explaining which noise sources were included in the 2012 strategic noise mapping dataset.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Research into the methods and equipment for the detection of excessively noisy road vehicles and enforcement of noise regulations.
Reports and maps showing the magnitude and extent of aircraft noise around Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Noise is an inevitable consequence of a mature and vibrant society, but it can have a negative effect on people’s quality of life, affecting their health and wellbeing.
Information you must submit to the Environment Agency in a noise impact assessment that uses computer modelling or spreadsheet calculations.
Guidance on methods of minimising annoyance or disturbance caused by the operation of loudspeakers fixed to ice-cream vans and similar vehicles.
How ‘quiet deliveries’ can improve roads by allowing deliveries to be made outside of normal delivery hours using methods to reduce noise and disturbances.
Part of the 'Raising the bar' health and safety initiative to identify best practice, raise standards and improve supply chain engagement.
Report a street light problem to the local council - they are responsible for installation and maintenance of street lighting
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