Noise

While we do not wish to stop you from having parties from time to time, it's important to ensure that noisy activities do not cause a nuisance to your neighbours. 

Write to your neighbours that might be affected by your party. Give them the date, start and finish time. Keep a copy of this letter for your records. If you get on with your neighbours, why not invite them?

Do not have parties on a regular basis. This can cause nuisance to your neighbours.

During warmer weather, you may want a party or barbecue in your garden. Remember that noise from outdoor parties can seriously affect your neighbours. Any music played outside should be at a much lower volume as sound travels further than when played within your property. We recommend that music is not played outside after 10.30pm and that guests come inside at 11pm. 

After 11pm you should check that noise from voices or music cannot be heard outside your property. Ensure your windows are kept closed if music is being played inside your property.

Ask guests to leave quietly. Banging doors, car doors, waiting taxis and talking outside can affect your neighbours.

Hold parties on a Friday or Saturday night rather than during the week. Neighbours are likely to be less bothered by noise if they do not have to get up for work the next morning.

We strongly advise against having discos, live bands and karaoke outside or in a marquee in your garden. They're likely to cause a noise nuisance.

Do not use fireworks after 11pm.

Contact us using the details at the beginning of this guide to discuss issues with noise from parties.