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What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
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.
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
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
How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
Common causes of artificial light nuisance, lights that are exempt and how councils can assess light.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
As a local authority, you can issue a fine or take legal action against businesses for nuisance parking.
Southern Region, Judge A Cresswell, Mr K Ridgeway MRICS and Mr E Shaylor on 17 March 2021
This report concludes the Law Commission's Simplification of Criminal Law: Public Nuisance and Outraging Public Decency project.
Document explaining the relationship between the Environmental Permitting Regulations and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance, pest control and looking after pets
Northern Region Judge WL Brown and member Mr IR Harris sitting on 2 April 2020
Southern Region, Judge A Cresswell and Mr W Gater FRICS MCIArb on 23 January 2020
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