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01/08/2022
Over 9% Fall In Number Of Noise Complaints
The number of noise complaints received by district councils between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 decreased by 9.6%, according to a report published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Figures collated by district councils show that a total of 11,356 complaints were received in 2018/19, down 9.6% compared to the previous year's figure (12,563).
Domestic noise, which includes loud music, televisions, parties and noisy animals accounted for 80.82% of all noise complaints, according to the latest statistics.
The report's findings show that the majority of complaints to councils concern the following types of noise: Domestic noise – 80.82%; Commerce and Leisure – 8.31%; Noise in the street – 3.37%; Industrial – 2.42%; Construction – 3.34%; Transport – 1.73%.
Figures collated by district councils show that a total of 11,356 complaints were received in 2018/19, down 9.6% compared to the previous year's figure (12,563).
Domestic noise, which includes loud music, televisions, parties and noisy animals accounted for 80.82% of all noise complaints, according to the latest statistics.
The report's findings show that the majority of complaints to councils concern the following types of noise: Domestic noise – 80.82%; Commerce and Leisure – 8.31%; Noise in the street – 3.37%; Industrial – 2.42%; Construction – 3.34%; Transport – 1.73%.
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