Noise from Licensed Premises
Pubs and Clubs cause noise, principally from amplified music,
although complaints about noise from people smoking outside are
becoming more common since the introduction of the smoking ban in
public buildings in July 2007.
The Environmental Protection Team will investigate initially
with a diary sheet to the complainant and letter to the licensed
premises. Upon return of the diary sheet access may be given to the
Out of Hours service if the noise is normally at night.
All pubs and clubs have premises licences and most have
conditions regarding noise issues. The Environmental Protection
Team work closely with the Licensing Team on noise issues from pubs
and clubs.
You may contact the Licensing Team on 01304 872295 or by e-mail
on licensing@dover.gov.uk.
We have a pamphlet, designed to advise those in licensed
premises how to control noise from their businesses, called
‘Noise Annoys’
Contact the Customer Services
Team Telephone: 01304 872428
E-mail: customerservices@dover.gov.uk
