In 2024, Croydon Council received 880 statutory nuisance noise complaints, marking an increase of 120 from 2023. The majority of complaints were about Domestic Music, accounting for 343 reports. Other significant noise complaints included barking dogs (121) and construction-related noises (51 complaints). Croydon Council is empowered to manage these disturbances, issuing fines or confiscating equipment causing excessive noise. However, they cannot intervene with normal daily activities that result in noise. The escalating approach to enforcement reflects the council's commitment to addressing community noise issues.
In 2024, Croydon Council recorded 880 noise complaints classified as statutory nuisance, up 120 from 2023, highlighting the rising community concerns over noise disturbance.
The most prevalent noise complaint in Croydon for 2024 was Domestic Music with 343 complaints, indicating public sensitivity to home-based noise disturbances.
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