Noise Pollution

Noise complaints dealt with by South Northamptonshire Council

Neighbour Nuisance  e.g. loud music, parties, barking dogs.
DIY  activities from domestic premises. 
Industrial and Commercial Premises  e.g. noisy air conditioning or extractor plant, vehicle deliveries, ice cream chimes, music from licensed premises, bird scarers, motor sports.
Intruder Alarms  from all premises including fire alarms.  
Car Alarms  including car stereos when the vehicle is stationary on private property. 
Noise from construction sites e.g. radio, plant equipment.
Anti-social behaviour e.g. shouting, arguing, door slamming in domestic premises. 

Noise complaints NOT dealt with by South Northamptonshire Council

Noise Type  Responsible Authority 
Shouting, arguing in the street

Northamptonshire Police 
Phone - 03000 111 222

Fireworks  Northamptonshire Police 
Phone - 03000 111 222
Air traffic noise (non-military) Civil Aviation Authority 
Phone - 01293 567171
Air traffic noise (military) Exempt
Ambulance/police sirens  Not actionable by any authority 
Children playing  Not actionable by any authority 
Day to day activities
e.g. conversations, flushing toilets,
mowing the lawn, vacuuming at reasonable time of day 
Not actionable by any authority

Contact details

Environmental Protection
Email this service
01327 322323

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