Brentwood Borough Council Environment - Noise Pollution

Noise Pollution

Excessive and unwanted noise is a consequence of modern life and it can cause annoyance and even ill health. If the noise is deemed to be a nuisance, action can be taken and legally enforced to suppress the noise. Advice can also be sought in connection with the noise impact of new developments.

Further advice is contained in the Defra leaflet Bothered by Noise which can be downloaded via the link below or by contacting an environmental health officer at the Town Hall.

• Bothered by Noise

You can also download the 'Considerate Contractor Advice Note' which contains information about good practice in construction and demolition works.

• Considerate Contractor Advice Note

For information about preventing noise nuisance by audible intruder alarms at neighbouring properties, please click on the link below:

• Audible Intruder Alarms

If you are experiencing a noise problem, you can contact Environmental Health's Pollution Team at the Town Hall for help and advice.  Email hoehpps@brentwood.gov.uk or phone 01277 312504.  You will need to give the following details:

• the nature of the problem (eg loud music, banging, machinery)
• how often it occurs, the time of day and how long it goes on for 
• the address that the noise is coming from
• your name, address and daytime telephone number

For information about how the Council deals with complaints about dog barking, please see the Dog Warden pages in the Animal Welfare section.

Online Services

• Report Noise Pollution/Nuisance