We live in an increasingly noisy world but powers exist for us to tackle noise. We receive about 2,400 service requests about noise every year.
Please view our Noise - FAQs page to read our list of Frequently Asked Questions on noise.
Noise Complaints Dealt with by Oxford City Council
| Neighbour nuisance e.g. loud music, parties etc. - contact Environmental Development on 01865 249811 or Report noise problems online |
| Neighbour anti-social behaviour - e.g. shouting, arguing, door slamming in domestic premises - contact CANAcT Team on 01865 252969 |
| Animals - e.g. Barking dogs / noisy animals - contact Environmental Development on 01865 249811 or Report noise problems online |
| DIY activities from domestic premises |
| Alarms - Burglar alarms / fire alarms from all premises |
| Car alarms / Car stereos while stationary |
| Commercial Noise - Noise from commercial or industrial premises e.g. Pub, Nightclub, Community Centre, College, Restaurant, Shop, Factory, Warehouse - contact Environmental Development on 01865 249811 or Report noise problems online |
| Construction - Noise from construction sites |
Outdoor Events - in parks etc.
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| Noise in street - Loudspeakers / ice cream vans - contact Environmental Development on 01865 249811 or Report noise problems online |
| College Balls |
| Busking and Street Entertainment |
Noise Complaints Not Dealt with by Oxford City Council
Noise Type
|
Responsible Authority
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| Shouting, arguing in the street |
Thames Valley Police: 101 |
| Fireworks |
Thames Valley Police: 101 |
Traffic noise
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Thames Valley Police: 101 |
| Air traffic noise (non-military) |
Civil Aviation Authority
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| Air traffic noise (military) |
Exempt |
| Ambulance/police sirens |
Not actionable by any authority |
| Pelican crossing bleepers |
Oxfordshire County Council
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| Children playing |
Not actionable by any authority |
| Day to day activities e.g. conversations, flushing toilets, mowing the lawn, vacuuming at reasonable time of day |
Not actionable by any authority |
Reporting Noise Problems
Report noise problems online
Telephone: 01865 249811
Out of Hours Noise Problems Service
The Council operates an Out of Hours Standby Service for dealing with the more serious noise problems when they occur.
Page last reviewed 1 May 2012
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