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Noise
Council considers that its residents should be protected from unreasonable noise emissions. Council also acknowledges that some residents may be exposed to some noise from time to time, and that this is considered part of living in the Shire.
The Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 prescribes noise levels and the circumstances where noise may be permitted.
A community noise service is provided during normal office hours. Out of hours complaints relating to vehicles, parties and the like should initially be referred to the Police.
Noise Complaint
The Shire receives many complaints about noise from neighbours in residential areas every year. Before making your complaint to the Shire you may consider trying to resolve the noise problem between you and your neighbour by other means. For Example:
- Approach your neighbours yourself. Your neighbours may be unaware of the discomfort they are causing you and may be only too happy to "turn it down."
- Compromise. Negotiate with your neighbour. There may be a time that they can create noise and not interfere with you, or they may be able to adjust noise levels to suit you.
- Informing your neighbour of potential noise prior to the event. If you are planning a party your neighbours will appreciate being told about the event before it happens. This gives your neighbours the opportunity to plan to be out on the night of the party, or better still ... invite them!
How to lodge a noise complaint
If, after approaching your neighbours, the noise continues to cause you discomfort and an agreement has not been reached, you can lodge a complaint with the Shire. All noise complaint's should be made in writing or a Noise Complaint form can be completed.
For more information contact:
Brad Roberts, Environmental Assistant
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 08 9780 5245
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512