Noise

Noise can affect the health and well being of people. A persons tolerance to noise is subjective and depends upon a number of factors such as the type, duration and frequency of the noise. Council aims to address noise issues on their merit and by seeking a mediated solution.

State of Noise

The state of noise during 2004/05 is illustrated using the following key indicators.

*It should be noted that Council’s complaint management system is deficient and all complaints may not have been recorded.

The sources of noise detailed in the above complaints are illustrated in the graph below.

Pressure to Noise

Of the noise complaints which Council received in 2004/05, 57% were attributed to barking dogs.

Response to Noise

The response to the state and pressure of noise during 2004/05 includes:

• To resolve noise complaints, Council works towards a mediated and agreed solution prior to enforcing legislation.
  
• Council provides for hire citronella collars which discourage dogs from barking.
  
• Council applies conditions to development consents to minimise/restrict noise which will be generated from the proposed development and/or to minimise noise being received at the proposed development from noise sources such as traffic and rail.

Current Actions 2005/06

The following actions are planned for 2005/06:

• Continue to respond to complaints and impose/enforce conditions of development consent.

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