Can I Report Industrial Or Construction Noise Separately?

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Yes — Newham treats industrial and construction noise as separate reportable issues, and you can report each of them online.

Noise type How Newham says to report it Other details
Industrial noise from industry, manufacturing or business Report noise problems online Newham says this includes noise from building sites, building machinery, London City Airport and railways.
Noise from building or construction sites report it using our online form Newham says construction sites should work within set hours unless agreed otherwise: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and no work on Sundays or public holidays.
Noise from building works outside permitted hours Report an ongoing noise problem This is also covered under general noise complaints Newham investigates.

If the noise is from a construction site, Newham also says noise can be controlled under the Control of Pollution Act, and a construction site can apply for consent to work under Section 61.

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