There are several different types of Entertainment
noise:
- Domestic
- Industrial/commercial
- Vehicles
Entertainment noise is normally a problem in residential
premises but can be caused by pubs and clubs as well as in the
street with car stereo systems.
Domestic Entertainment noise
Noise
affecting people in the home is normally a result of a lack of
communication between neighbours. If you are being bothered by
entertainment noise it can often be resolved by simply talking to
your neighbour about the noise and asking him/her to reduce the
volume.
If you continue to be bothered by the noise, then the council can
investigate and deal with the matter using statutory nuisance
provisions. If this occurs you may be asked to provide evidence for
the council in the form of diary sheets and if the matter goes to
the magistrate's court, a formal statement.
Entertainment noise is one of the easiest noise to deal with in
the home; it can normally be turned down sufficiently to stop the
nuisance. Where entertainment noise becomes a much greater problem
is from commercial premises.
Industrial/Commercial
Pubs, clubs and some
industrial premises occasionally play music for the benefit of
patrons or employees. The levels at which the music is played can
be very loud and can exceed that capable of being generated at a
domestic setting. In terms of noise control, the normal problem
with this noise is the low frequency thump, which is common to most
modern music. Low frequency noise can be difficult to control and
can travel large distances still causing disturbance.
In dealing with the problem, Environmental Health will require the
landlord, or other person responsible for the control of the
premises, to walk arround their premises and ensure that their
noise is not audible at any nearby homes. If the person responsible
for the noise does not co-operate then the local authority
enforcement officers will take action to ensure
that the problems are controlled.
If you are bothered by the noise, then the council will
investigate and deal with the matter using statutory nuisance
provisions. If this occurs you may be asked to provide evidence for
the council in the form of diary sheets, or even a formal
statement.
In November 2005, all premises selling alcohol were subject to
the new Licencing Act. This Act also provides for controls over
noise nuisance. These provide some measure of control when the
statutory nuisance provisions may not. You may wish to contact the
Council's Licensing Authority and report the noise problems as most
commercial premises will have a premises licence regulating public
nuisance.
The Licensing Authority can be contacted on: 01952 202348 or 01952
202371, email
licensing@telford.gov.uk
Vehicle Noise
Noise in the street from cars
or other motor vehicles can be dealt with in the same manner as
noise from stereo music at a premises, if and only if the vehicle
is parked. Any vehicle which moving becomes the responsibility of
the police authority. Any action would be taken against the owner
of the vehicle. Again the problem would be dealt with as a
statutory nuisance and again you may be asked to provide evidence
for the council.
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