Noise and other local nuisances can disrupt your enjoyment of our District.

The Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (here known as the Act) came into effect on 1 July 2017.

What is a local nuisance?

Under the Act, a local nuisance is described as "any adverse impact on the amenity value of an area, which unreasonably interferes with, or is likely to unreasonably interfere with, the enjoyment of that area by people in that area."

It may include noise, odour, smoke, fumes, dust, vibration, or insanitary or unsightly conditions.