How Long Does the Council Take to Respond to Noise Complaints?

AI Summary

Havering aims to respond to noise complaints within 2 weeks. If a more detailed investigation is required, they will contact you about the next steps.

Here's a quick overview of their complaint response process:

Stage Response Time
Initial Contact Within 5 working days
Full Written Reply Within 10 working days (up to 20 working days for complex issues)
Follow-up (if further review is needed) Up to 20 working days

It's always a good idea to try discussing the issue with your neighbor first, as that can often lead to a faster resolution. If you need to report a noise complaint, you can do so through this link.