Building noise guidlines are imposed by local councils under the
Control of Pollution Act, 1974, particularly sections 60 & 61.
In residential areas they most commonly seem to be normal working hours, i.e.;
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 1pm
Sunday and bank holidays: nil
e.g. Bromley:
http://www.bromley.gov.uk/environment/envhealth/noise/const_noise_contractors_builders.htm
"Where residential dwellings are likely to be affected by noise, the
hours of noisy works must be restricted to:-
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 1pm
Sunday and bank holidays: no noisy activities on site
Instructions should be given to ensure that vehicles and plant
arriving at and leaving the site comply with the stated hours of
work."
Richmond:
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/business/business_sectors_and_services/building_and_construction/considerate_contractor_scheme/noise_and_vibration_considerate_contractor_scheme.htm
"The councils policy on work hours is:
Monday to Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday 8am-1pm
No work likely to create noise is permitted outside these times,
including on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays unless by prior
agreement with the Council."
Southwark: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/environment/NoiseProblems/ConstructionNoise.html
"Monday ? Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-1pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays: No Working
Permission may be granted for work to take place outside these hours,
e.g. Police Traffic Restrictions, Special Site Works (crane erection
etc.), Emergencies."
Contact your local council or check their website for tha specific
local guidelines and complaint procedures. |
