Noise

Most people living in urban areas who live close to each other will at some time hear noise from their neighbours. In many cases the noise is tolerable because it happens at a reasonable hour of the day, is of short duration and is in many cases part of the give and take of living near to people. Often, however, noise is a source of irritation and stress to many people and this is where the Environmental Services Department at St Albans District Council can help.

For more information on Noise please click on the following link:

http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/living/pollution/noise.htm

Making a Complaint

Unfortunately solving such a complaint often takes time, and it can be weeks or sometimes many months before it is finally resolved. Discussing the matter with your neighbour before involving the council can often successfully resolve a problem. Neighbours often do not appreciate they are being a nuisance and will alter their behaviour accordingly. Once the council is involved any goodwill that there may have been between neighbours will often be lost. It is often best, therefore, to discuss the problem with your neighbour as soon as the noise becomes a problem.

For guidance on how your complaint about domestic noise will be investigated please click on the following link:

http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/living/pollution/noisecomp.htm