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Common causes of artificial light nuisance, lights that are exempt and how councils can assess light.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
This document contains the following information: Artificial light in the environment
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Report a street light problem to the local council - they are responsible for installation and maintenance of street lighting
The rules about having garden bonfires, burning domestic waste, complaining about a neighbour's bonfire, fines
How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
Product Safety Report for Useber NY030-WH LED night light sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
Product Safety Report: Useber LED Plug-in Night Light sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire.
Product Safety Report for Leere Lighting Fixture/Empty Lighting Fixture, JP-7408 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
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