Outdoor Events

Many outdoor events, particularly those held during the summer, include noisy activities. These may include music, fireworks, fairgrounds, public announcements and generators. Most events like this are occasional, but when events occur regularly at the same site, noise can be annoying to local residents. Environmental Health can take action to deal with problems like this.

People who arrange events like these must consider noise disturbance when they plan the event. Members of the Environmental Management Team are happy to offer advice and to answer any questions.

The following issues should be considered as part of an event organisation:

Music Noise

• what type of music will be played and is it live or recorded?
• where will the music be played?
• what time will the music be played and for how long?
• where are the nearest houses?
  

Fireworks

• what time will the display take place?
• how noisy will the fireworks be?
• have local residents been advised or invited?
• where are the nearest houses?
• will they disturb pets, horses or livestock?
  

Fairgrounds

• where will the fair be located?
• will it clash with other music noise?
• has the operator been informed of any noise issues?
• what time will it be operating and for how long?
  

Public Address System

• is the volume controlled?
• will it be used as little as possible?
• can it only be heard in the area required?
  

Generators

• are they necessary - could mains be supplied?
• can temporary shielding be provided?
• do they incorporate good silencers?
• are they situated away from houses?
• will they only be used when necessary?

If you are experiencing a noise nuisance from an outdoor event then please contact a member of Environmental Health by filling in our request for service form and returning it to us, or by telephone on 01843 577580. 

Environmental Health

E-mail:

environmental.health
@thanet.gov.uk 

Tel: 01843 577580

Fax: 01843 290906