Domestic premises 

Noise from neighbours if found to be persistent or unreasonable may be considered to be a statutory nuisance. If you would like to make a complaint download guidance, noise diary sheets and noise complaint advice/information from the Downloads section on the right.

Barking dogs

Prolonged and repeated barking of dogs may be a nuisance..Download noise diary sheets from the Downloads section on the right if you would like to make a complaint.

Commercial & industrial premises

Noise from commercial or industrial premises may be a nuisance. Contact us for advice.

Licensed premises

Problems may arise when licensed premises are sited too close to residential properties. Regulated entertainment or people attending these venues may cause noise nuisance.

Intruder and car alarms

Commercial or domestic alarms may be the cause of nuisance. Contact us to report a sounding alarm.

Out of hours noise service

Burnley along with neighbouring authorities operate the Pennine Night Time Noise Service (PNNS). Contact us to find out how we deal with noise nuisance outside of normal office hours.

Taking your own private action

Guidance on how to take your own private action relating to nuisance under Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.