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We are subjected to Banger Racing, Speedway and Motocross. As well as vehicle and engine noise with racing going on until midnight we are also forced to endure tannoy and music. We regularly have to leave our house in order to escape. There has been a long history of complaints over many years yet when we contacted our local authority it took 10 months for them to witness all 3 activities even though the sites operate during the week and every weekend throughout the year.

Added: 2008/01/14 10:59:43

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In the UK, there are no legally acceptable sound levels and a nuisance is assessed both in sound level and by the impact on those affected. Based on certain British Standards (BS) and Case Law (previous cases that set precedence) it is common to compare the sound level of the noise with the level in absence of the noise, also known as the "Background" level. This can be done by an Environmental Health Expert or Acoustician.

Whether the noise is a statutory nuisance (a nuisance deemed as unlawful) is often decided by the Environmental Health Officers of your local council.

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Keep a diary

A log of activity can become a useful piece of evidence. The more detail, the better, but even if you only manage to keep basic records they may become useful later.

The Environmental Health Officers will be looking at:

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  • the duration and recurrence of the noise
  • the character of the noise
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