In Oxford, residents can report various types of noise nuisances, while certain noises can't be addressed by the council. Here's a breakdown of what can and cannot be reported:
| Noise You Can Report | Noise That Cannot Be Reported |
|---|---|
| Noisy neighbours (loud music, parties, shouting, etc.) | Noise from military air traffic |
| Noise from commercial premises (entertainment, alarms) | Emergency service vehicle sirens |
| Noise from industrial premises (factories, construction) | Children playing |
| Noise in the street (car alarms, busking) | Day-to-day activities (conversations, lawn mowing) |
| Noise from animals (barking dogs) | |
| Noise from events (college balls) |
Additionally, some complaints are referred to other organizations, like shouting in the street or fireworks, which should be reported to Thames Valley Police.
If you need to report noise, you can use the report a noise problem online form or the Noise App for quicker action.