What you can do before making a noise complaint
You should know that:
- there's no set legal level of noise which is too loud, or that will automatically result in action being taken by Brighton & Hove City Council
- there is also no set time during the day or night when music or any other sort of noisy activity must end
Statutory noise nuisance is not a defined quantitative decibel level and noise is subjectively assessed by Environmental Protection Officers, who are qualified and trained to assess whether noise is likely to be a Statutory nuisance.
Before you contact Brighton & Hove City Council Environmental Protection Department, we always suggest you talk to your neighbours first to try and resolve any problems. Often, your neighbour may not be aware they're causing a problem.
Find letter templates to help you resolve noise or nuisance complaints informally.