Noise issue
Noise issue
In certain cases Council can investigate if there is a persistant noise that is disturbing your household.
Last updated on: 23 March 2026
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Air conditioners, pool pumps and intruder alarms are some examples of the noise that can disturb you or your neighbours.
Council, police and other government agencies share responsibility for regulating noise pollution. If a source of noise originating from private property is a problem for you there are several things you can do, including putting in a request to Council to have the matter investigated.
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You can find more information about how to handle noise issues in your neighbourhood and where to get help on Councils website and through other online resources:
Submit a request
If you believe an ongoing noise issue is unreasonable, please try speaking with your neighbour first to see if the matter can be easily resolved. People are sometimes unaware that their activities are causing a problem.
If you find there is no improvement, please use the following link to raise a request for Council to investigate the matter.
Please note: Your contact details are required when lodging this issue to ensure a proper investigation can be completed. If we have insufficient information, we will not be able to investigate.
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