Loud, sudden or ongoing noise can be a major cause of stress.
Please remember we are all required to keep noise to a reasonable level at all times. To check if your noise is reasonable, walk around your boundary. If you can still clearly hear it, it’s too loud. No noise you make on your property should leave your property at a level that may intrude upon your neighbour’s right to peace and quiet.
In regard to stereo noise, set your volume and bass frequencies so that only you are enjoying them.
If you like to do noisy things that don’t have easy volume control, such as hobby woodwork or car maintenance, talk to your neighbours and establish reasonable time frames to make the noise that everyone can agree to.
It is not recommended to play live musical instrument in residential areas, especially drums or amplified guitars, as this is highly likely to be deemed unreasonable. These sorts of noise are best made in properly insulated buildings in areas well away from other residents.
A bit of courtesy to our neighbours goes a long way. Let’s all enjoy ourselves without forcing our noise on others who prefer quiet.
Feel free to contact the Council on (06) 278 0555 or toll free 0800 111 323 for any enquiries.
Noise Complaints
If you have an urgent noise complaint during working hours please contact the Council on (06) 278 0555 or toll free 0800 111 323. For after-hours noise complaints 24 hours, seven days a week please call 0800 111 323.
Alternatively if your noise complaint is not urgent you can email Contact or go to our online service requst form by clicking here.
