Irascible by decibels
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0227) 6 July 2002, 134-135(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Considers the issue of noise nuisance, questioning whether noisy neighbours are at fault or whether the complainants are being unrealistic. Explains how the Environmental Protection Act 1990 imposes a duty on local authorities to investigate complaints and highlights the factors that determine noise nuisance. Discusses cases concerning noise complaints including "Murdoch v Glacier Metal Company Ltd" (1998) , "Godfrey v Conwy County Borough Council" (2002), Shaftesbury Theatre having to close the West End musical "Umoja" following a noise abatement notice, and Bass being refused a liquor licence for an All Bar One bar following objections from nearby residents. Concludes that communicating, planning ahead and managing the site will help avoid complaints.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Considers the issue of noise nuisance, questioning whether noisy neighbours are at fault or whether the complainants are being unrealistic. Explains how the Environmental Protection Act 1990 imposes a duty on local authorities to investigate complaints and highlights the factors that determine noise nuisance. Discusses cases concerning noise complaints including "Murdoch v Glacier Metal Company Ltd" (1998) , "Godfrey v Conwy County Borough Council" (2002), Shaftesbury Theatre having to close the West End musical "Umoja" following a noise abatement notice, and Bass being refused a liquor licence for an All Bar One bar following objections from nearby residents. Concludes that communicating, planning ahead and managing the site will help avoid complaints.