Introduction to this document

Noise management checklist

Making too much noise is a sure-fire way of upsetting your neighbours. As such, you need to identify where noise is being created and take steps to reduce levels where possible.

Noise management

Noisy neighbours are the classic example of a nuisance. So to help you avoid being one of them use our Noise Management Checklist to assess the source of any noise, how often it’s likely to occur and potential ways of reducing the impact on your neighbours. The second part of our document includes tips for avoiding excessive noise with an on site guidance sheet. It provides some useful ways to prevent a problem occurring. If you identify a significant problem, wed suggest you employ a noise consultant to carry out a full noise assessment of your site.