Report a noise problem

Find out what noise complaints we can deal with, what action we can take and how to take your own action.

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.