The following is from the LBH&F website.....http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Environment_and_Planning/Pollution/Pollution_control_-_noise/27426_Construction_site_noise_and_dust_pollution.aspConstruction site noise and dust pollutionUnder the Control of Pollution Act 1974 local authorities can serve a notice imposing requirements as to how the construction works should be carried out to minimise noise and nuisance. Report itIn Hammersmith & Fulham we try to ensure that noisy building work is only carried out between the following hours:• Monday to Friday: 8:00hrs - 18:00hrs. • Saturday: 8:00hrs - 13:00hrs. • At no time on a Sunday or Bank Holiday.Builders should be aware that carrying out noisy work outside of these hours means they may be liable for prosecution. A prosecution can result in a fine of up to £20,000.Under section 61 of the Act contractors can apply for prior consent to work outside of the above hours. Dust pollution In addition to complaints about noise and vibration, complaints about dust are also dealt with by officers from the Pollution Control Team. If the dust problem is 'happening now', inspectors will visit as soon as possible after the complaint has been logged to substantiate the nuisance. Inspectors will normally contact the customer within 24 hours, of the complaint being logged, and arrange an assessment visit.If the inspection shows that the dust problem is interfering with the enjoyment of the customer's home, the building workers or contractors may be advised to take preventive measures to remedy the problem.They will normally be required to provide adequate screening and damping down during all demolition activities, sandblasting, clearance work, breaking up of existing ground surfaces and other site preparation activities. If the problem persists and no effort is made to eliminate or reduce it, then our pollution control officers would have a duty to take enforcement action. Report itSection 61 Guidance for Contractors The following guidance note has been developed by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) within The Environmental Protection Team at The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) to help developers and contractors on the control of noise and vibration arising from large scale construction activities. Applications are advised to contact an EHO to discuss the proposed activity as early as possible to establish if a S61 application is recommended. Please be advised LBHF does not use S61 application template forms due to the dynamic variety of construction works undertaken within the borough and instead you are advised to follow the layout described within the guidance being as detailed as possible. We encourage early communication between developers and our EHO’s. If a prior consent is recommended, following discussions with officers a draft submission should be made at least six weeks before work is due to commence. This allows for any necessary amendments before the 28 day period of consideration by the Council stated in the legislation.Guidance Document Page last updated: 08/03/2012
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