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By: Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 366(5910) 4 February 1993, 12(1)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: "City of London Corporation v Bovis Construction Ltd", (1992) 3 AllER 697, is likely to become a principal case on the law of noise nuisance. Responding to residents` complaints about building site noise, C served notice under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 s60, restricting the permitted times for noisy operations. The notice was contravened and an injunction was sought and granted. B appealed against the injunction but CA dismissed their case in an important judgment on the application of the 1974 Act.

"City of London Corporation v Bovis Construction Ltd", (1992) 3 AllER 697, is likely to become a principal case on the law of noise nuisance. Responding to residents` complaints about building site noise, C served notice under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 s60, restricting the permitted times for noisy operations. The notice was contravened and an injunction was sought and granted. B appealed against the injunction but CA dismissed their case in an important judgment on the application of the 1974 Act.