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The authority monitors construction activities to
minimise pollution caused by noise, dust and other
nuisances.
What hours are builders allowed to operate?
Construction sites are in the open and are often
near existing residential accommodation.
Noise from demolition, construction works, deliveries and the
movement of vehicles and other plant both on and off the site has
the potential to cause disturbance to neighbouring residents. This
authority would therefore expect that any work audible beyond the
boundary of the site should only be carried out between the hours
of:
- Monday to
Fridays:................................... 07:00hrs to
19:00hrs
-
Saturdays:.............................................
. 08:00hrs to 13:00hrs
- Sundays and Public/Bank Holidays:............No
noisy works allowed
These hours may be altered for particularly noisy
operations i.e piling.
Best practicable means to prevent noise from the
site should also be employed as defined in British Standard BS 5228
Part 1: 1984. It is recommended that you allow for this in your
project planning and ensure that all sub-contractors are aware of
these requirements. Failure to keep to these hours or to employ
best practicable means to control noise could lead to the service
of an enforcement notice under Section 60 of the Control of
Pollution Act 1974, or an abatement notice under the Environmental
Protection Act 1990, with appropriate penalties for non-compliance
with the notices.
If a developer can show there is good reason to deviate from the
above, they may apply for prior consent under Section 61 of the
Control of Pollution Act 1974.
What other controls are there concerning builders?
Builders should avoid causing a nuisance
to neighbouring properties or persons walking by, from dust and
smoke.
Are builders allowed to have a bonfire?
In this context there are two types of
bonfire. Ones that produce white smoke and ones that produce dark
or black smoke.
White Smoke
Builders are allowed to have bonfires that produce white smoke;
however, the smoke must not cause a nuisance to passers by or
nearby premises.
Dark or black smoke
Under the Clean Air Act 1993, builders are NOT allowed to have
bonfires that produce dark or black smoke - subject to certain
exemptions. The maximum fine for contravention is
£20,000.
For further details regarding control of noise
from construction and associated works, please contact the
pollution and environment team.
Email: environmental.services@tendringdc.gov.uk
Address: Environmental
Services, Council Offices, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16
9AJ
Telephone: 01255 686767
Some advice will vary from authority
to authority so, if you are not a resident of the Tendring
district, it is advisable to contact your own local authority. To
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