09 February 2012We investigate complaints about noise from commercial and domestic sources. We usually provide this service during normal office hours. We can help or advise you about noise from:
We have no legal powers to deal with:
Outside of office hours, the Council's emergency telephone number is 01732 227000. You will be given a number of options, one of which is the option to speak to a member of staff who deals with out of hours calls. We may not be able to send an officer out but will deal with it on the next working day.
Here are some leaflets regarding noise which may be useful.
Is Your Dog Barking Too Much? (
PDF 64K file details)
Bothered by Noise ( PDF 249K file details)
Neighbour Noise and Nuisance Problems ( PDF File 127KB file details)
Noise Control on Construction and Demolition Site Guidance ( PDF File 90KB file details)
Useful links for more information about noise
There is also information on the Directgov website if you are in dispute with your neighbours over noise
To report a noise nuisance call 01732 227000 or e-mail environmental.protection@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
