Report a noise problem

Find out what noise complaints we can deal with, what action we can take and how to take your own action.

What you can do before making a noise complaint

You should know that:

  • there's no set legal level of noise which is too loud, or that will automatically result in action being taken by Brighton & Hove City Council
  • there is also no set time during the day or night when music or any other sort of noisy activity must end

Before you contact Brighton & Hove City Council Environmental Protection Department, we always suggest you talk to your neighbours first to try and resolve any problems. Often, your neighbour may not be aware they're causing a problem.

If this does not work or is not possible, we strongly recommend that you consider mediation.

Mediation

Residents can contact Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service.

Mediation seeks to achieve mutually agreed solutions to a dispute and is often more sustainable and long-lasting.

Most noise complaints are dealt with informally, but should this not be possible, Brighton & Hove City Council can take formal action.

Find out more about mediation.

Brighton & Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS)
More information about Brighton & Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS)