Pollution control: Construction

The council monitors construction work to minimise pollution caused by noise, dust and other nuisances.

The Control of Pollution Act 1974

The Act gives local authorities the power to impose requirements on how construction works are carried out. If found guilty of an offence under this Act, offenders can be fined of up to  £5,000, with a maximum penalty of £50 for each day the offence continues after conviction.

The Council would expect noisy building works to be carried out between:

• Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
• Saturday 8am-1pm

and not on Sundays and bank Holidays.