An increase in noisy works has been noticed around Oxhey Hall over the past 12 months, with contractors involved in refurbishing and extending houses on the estate. This is contributing to disturbance for residents at all sorts of hours.
So, are there any rules that should be being followed and do you have any rights to get the noise reduced?
Householders’ responsibilities
If you are employing anyone to carry out building works that will involve noisy works – which may include the installation of scaffolding – you need to ensure that any noise only takes place when it is allowed to.
The Control of Pollution Act 1974 gives the Council powers to control noise and vibration from construction sites and other works.
So, according to the Council’s Residential Environmental Health Department, when is noise allowed?
Noisy work should only take place on:
- Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm
- Saturdays between 8am and 1pm, and on
- Sundays or public/Bank Holidays no noisy works should take place at all.
So if you are having work done in your home, please be considerate and mindful of the times above.
