Certain types of nuisance problems can be dealt with by the Council using the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This is where the problem amounts to what the law calls a statutory nuisance|.
Statutory nuisances can include the following -
In general terms, a statutory nuisance is a problem that is persistent and regular and interferes substantially and unreasonably with your well being, comfort or enjoyment of your property.
If we decide that your problem is not a statutory nuisance, we can offer you advice, including the option to take your own private action.
If you have a nuisance problem we suggest you first approach whoever is causing it, as very often they are not aware of what is happening.
Most problems can be resolved informally and you may get a quicker result by dealing with your neighbour directly.
If you have tried this and the problem has continued, we suggest that you record a diary of dates and times of incidents and the effect that they have on you.
This will help us to assess your evidence and decide whether a statutory nuisance exists.
Click here to request a diary record sheet|.