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        • What is the law?
        • Avoid causing a nuisance
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Noise, odour and other nuisances

noise nuisance protectionYou may be creating a nuisance to others though your business activities.

If you fail to deal with a nuisance problem you could face legal action and fines. Your local council could stop your business activities.

 

 

 

In this guideline:

  • What is the law concerning nuisances?

  • Avoiding nuisances - good practice

  • Noise and vibration nuisances - how to avoid

  • Odour, dust and smoke nuisances - how to avoid

  • Artificial lighting nuisances - how to avoid

  • Building site nuisance - how to avoid

  • Noise, odour and other nuisances further information

  • Noise, odour and other nuisances legislation

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Author: Rory Clisby | enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Last updated: 03 March 2010