Those getting outside in the good weather should know about certain rules to avoid penalties.
As the warmer weather sets in, many families across Scotland will spend more time outside in their gardens.
The rule is not just relegated to those who party or play loud music late into the night, as the law covers dogs barking, vehicles, and machinery noises like lawnmowers and even washing machines. A statutory nuisance is when a noise or other disturbance such as air or light pollution is “unreasonably and substantially interfering with the use or enjoyment of a home or other premises or is likely to injure the health of an individual.”
For the smaller DIY jobs such as painting and decorating, resealing grout, or gardening providing these are not disruptive to neighbours, they should be fine to carry out. As a general rule of thumb, any DIY work that involves using power tools or machinery such as mowing the lawn, sanding down walls, or drilling should not be carried out outside of these hours.
How do I report any loud noise? Contrary to belief, noise complaints are submitted through the local council and not the local police. They will ask for details about the noise disturbance which include the date and time, the location - indoors or outside, and details of the noise itself.
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