How Do I Report A Noise Complaint?

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Gravesham asks you to report a noise complaint through its online reporting form, and it recommends trying a polite word with the person making the noise first if it’s safe to do so. If the noise keeps happening, you can submit the complaint online.

Step What to do Notes
1 Speak to the person making the noise, if it’s safe Gravesham says this often resolves the issue without needing council action
2 Use the online reporting form This is the council’s main route for reporting a noise nuisance
3 Provide key details Your name, address, email, phone number, the noise location, and details of the disturbance
4 Wait for the council to assess it Gravesham says it aims to contact you within 5 working days after receiving your complaint
5 Keep a log of disturbances The council may send a complaint package and ask you to record incidents using The ASB App or log sheets

You can start here: Report a noise nuisance

Gravesham says it can only deal with noise from a known address or specific location, and it may not be able to help with issues like raised voices, footsteps, or general day-to-day noise.