Whilst noise during construction works is inevitable it’s important to understand the legislation and requirements. Works relating to construction sites could lead to excessive levels of noise produced, which can result in affecting any neighbouring residents and businesses, resulting in a noise nuisance. 
It falls under the person responsible for managing construction sites to adhere to the appropriate noise legislation. Section 60 and 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 pertain to noise surrounding construction sites, specifically concerning the works regarding the assembly, construction, alteration, repair of maintenance of buildings, structures and roads, in addition to demolition, dredging and engineering. 
 
In the event of construction works, the local authority must be informed of them prior to commencing and will enforce notices of requirements for how these works must be carried out. These will include the specification of plant or machinery to be used, the hours of works taking place and the level of noise allowed to be emitted in the area. 
The local authorities would enforce the best practicable means of minimising noise. Therefore, adhering to the relevant provisions of the code of practice, suitable use of machinery and equipment to ensure minimised levels of noise and to ensure the protection of any persons on or surrounding the premises regarding excessive levels of noise. 
 
These enforcement noise notices will be served to the person or persons in charge of the works on site. The notices must be complied with in a set period of time – if the requirements of the notices are not met, the site maybe closed, however this can be appealed in court. 
 
What Can We Learn From This?  
• Excessive noise levels must be minimised to reduce the risk of noise nuisance 
• Legislation for controlling noise levels must be adhered to on sites 
• Notices to reduce noise levels need to be complied with 
 
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