Havering says a noise nuisance is usually the kind of excessive and regular noise that has a heavy impact on your life. It’s more likely to count if it’s persistent and not just part of everyday living.
| Noise the council is unlikely to get involved in | Noise the council does not control |
|---|---|
| a one-off party | traffic |
| neighbours arguing / noisy neighbours | loud people in the street |
| lawnmowers used during the day | aircraft or train noises |
| people walking on stairs | |
| babies crying | |
| normal living noise, such as people walking around, children playing, and reasonable conversations |
Havering also says it may get involved if the noise continues and, after you’ve spoken to the person responsible, they refuse to change their behaviour or ignore you. It’s usually best to speak to them first, because some noise problems can be resolved that way.