Noise
The Public Protection Business Unit has powers to deal with a wide variety of noise sources - but not all. The most common types of noise we deal with are listed below.
Source of Noise
Domestic property
- shouting, banging doors persistently.
- TVs or stereos too loud.
- musical instruments.
- animals e.g. barking dogs, crowing cockerels.
- DIY work at unreasonable hours.
- intruder alarms.
Useful links
"Bothered by noise" is a booklet which gives useful information on how to deal with noise problems.
"Barking Dogs". This is a booklet which is aimed at dog owners but also offers advice and provides useful information for people troubled by barking dogs.
"Reducing Noise in the Home - How to be a Good Neighbour". Simple, practical solutions to everyday noise at home, that can reduce the disturbance we cause to our neighbours and the rest of our household.
"Problem Neighbours" is a community site which offers general advice on dealing with neighbour issues including noise. You may wish to consider some of the advice here before making a formal complaint about noise.
Commercial premises
- noise from entertainment
- public address systems
- ventilation systems
- intruder alarms.
Industrial premises
- noise from factories
- construction noise - guidance on permitted hours for construction
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. - demolition noise
- intruder alarms.
Vehicles
- car alarms
- car stereo too loud (only if vehicle parked).
Examples of noise we cannot deal with are:
- Children/youths causing annoyance
- Noise from traffic.
When dealing with noise, if we are satisfied that a nuisance exists, we will serve a notice requiring it to stop, prohibiting it or restricting it. For example, if the noise is from a continually sounding intruder alarm we could get it stopped. If it were from a building site we would restrict the noise to daytime hours.
Contact us
If you require further information, please contact us by post, telephone or email.
Post
Public Protection Business Unit
Environment
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH
Telephone: 0151 225 4955
Email: environmental.health@liverpool.gov.uk