You can apply to the District Court if noise is seriously affecting your ability to enjoy your daily life. For example, excessive dog barking. Excessive noise may come from the environment such as harmful outdoor sound created by human activities. This can include noise from transport, traffic or construction at industrial sites or neighbouring properites.
The following legislation covers these situations:
- Section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986
- Section 108 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992
- The Environmental Protection Agency Act (Noise) Regulations 1994
Please see the different application types that typically fall under noise pollution:
- How to apply to the court for an excessive dog barking complaint Information about making an application to the court in relation to excessive dog barking.
- How to apply to the court for an excessive noise complaintInformation about making an application to the court under the Environmental Protection Act.
