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Construction Site Noise

Some noise from construction sites is unavoidable but developers must ensure that they employ best practical means to minimise noise levels.

The Environmental Protection Team can control the hours of operation on a construction site, through the Control of Pollution Act 1974. However, the more restrictive permitted hours of operation become the longer a project could take. Permitted hours are normally restricted to:

8am – 6pm Monday – Friday

8am – 1pm Saturdays

Sundays and Bank Holidays - No noisy activity.

Noise from loud radios on site is controllable and if considered to be a statutory nuisance then enforcement action could be taken.

Contact the Customer Services

Team Telephone: 01304 872428
E-mail: customerservices@dover.gov.uk