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Noise Control
Last modified: November 1, 2009 - 12:32 AM
Each year Council receives a significant number of noise complaints which are investigated by an Environmental Health Officer.
These complaints include:
- Neighbourhood noise such as cars, machinery, loud music, drums etc
- Equipment such as air conditioners, refrigerator units, pool/spa pumps, building/car alarms
- Noisy animals such as barking dogs or crowing roosters
Offensive noise is defined as any noise which if offensive to a person on another residential property due to its level, character, tone or due to the time at which it is made.
Council has a range of enforcement options including a Noise Control Notice, Noise Abatement Directions and Prevention Notice. A Penalty Infringement Notice may be issued or legal action taken for non-compliance with these notices.
Restricted Times
| Noise |
Times which restrictions apply |
| Musical Instruments & sound equipment |
Before 8am and after midnight on any Friday, Saturday or day immediately before a Public Holiday
Before 8am and after 10pm on any other day
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Air Conditioners
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Before 7am or after 10pm on any other day
Before 8am or after 10pm on Saturday's, Sunday's and public holidays |
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Power tools and swimming pool / spa pumps
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Before 7am or after 8pm on weekdays
Before 8am or after 8pm on weekends and public holidays |
Lawn Mowers
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Before 7am or after 8pm on any other day
Before 8am or after 8pm on Sunday's and public holidays |
Motor Vehicle
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Before 7am or after 8pm on any other day
Before 8am or after 8pm on Saturday's, Sunday's and public holidays |
Offensive noise may not be created during the permissible hours.
Further information on noise can be found at the Department of Environment & Climate Change website www.environment.nsw.gov.au/noise/
Contact details
Environmental Health Officer
02 49 800348 (ph)
council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
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