Control of Pollution Act 1974 Part III: Noise.

Control of Noise (Measurement and Register) Regulations 1976 (SI 1976 No. 37).

Control of Noise (Codes of Practice for Construction and Open Sites) (England) Order 2002 (SI 2002 No. 461).

In effect from 1/1/76 (some) and then incrementally from that date.

2002 Order in force for England only 25/3/02.

Control noise on or from building, construction sites and other miscellaneous sources through both preventative and remedial provisions.

Establish powers for local authorities to control noise and vibration on or from demolition and construction sites, including by means of serving a notice imposing requirements on person responsible for the construction works to observe various specified controls to minimise noise.

Provide local authorities with powers to designate Noise Abatement Zones by noise abatement order, specifying classes of premises in which noise can be more strictly regulated. Local authority must measure noise emissions from all the premises in the zone within the specified classes and place information in public register.

Establish powers for Secretary of State to issue Codes of Practice giving guidance on Part III of COPA and create regulations controlling noise emissions from plant and machinery.

Local authority.

Sites, structures or roads where construction, demolition or repairs taking place.

Noise Abatement Zones designated by local authority.

Miscellaneous noise sources including loudspeakers in streets.

Local authority can serve notice imposing requirements on person responsible for the construction works to observe various specified...