08 October 2008We 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:
For some noise problems, like car alarms and burglar alarms, that affect a large number of people, we operate a quick response service Monday to Fridays 9am to 4pm by calling 01732 227000. Outside of these hours contact 01732 462222, 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 100K file details)
Noise from construction sites
Permitted hours for building companies working in the Sevenoaks District area undertaking works which can be heard outside of the building site are:
Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm
Saturday - 8am to 1pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays - no works
The only exceptions to this are emergency works, those that would be a danger if performed during these times or those, which have a serious disruption to traffic during these times.
DIY projects are not normally restricted to these times but you should show consideration for your neighbours. Working hours may be restricted by the Council of it is felt necessary or if a nuisance is being caused.
If you wish to make a complaint to the council about a noise nuisance contact 01732 227000 or environmental.protection@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
Useful links for more information about noise
There is also information on the direct.gov website if you are in dispute with your neighbours over noise
For further information contact 01732 227000 or environmental.protection@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
