Entertainment noise can be categorised into one of two types:
Under the Licensing Act 2003, a public entertainment premise and/or event is likely to require a licence of some kind in order to operate. This licence may include a noise condition in order to keep any disturbance to the general public at a minimum.
If noise levels go above those stated on the licence, a noise abatement notice under the Control & Pollution Act 1974 and/or the Environmental Act 1995 can be enforced by the local council.
To help you protect your licence and avoid a noise abatement notice being issued, we can:
Ultimately, whatever the venue or type of event being held, our aim is to minimise the noise impact on the nearest residential area without unduly compromising audience satisfaction at the entertainment arena.
How often an entertainment noise assessment is required depends on the local authority. If, for example, the event is a regular event held over a few days, some local authorities will insist on a new noise assessment every year, others will only require the assessment to be reviewed annually and a new noise assessment conducted every 5 years.
Whilst the Live Music Act 2012 extends the range of live music performances that can take place without a licence, it does not exclude these venues from their obligations under the Control & Pollution Act 1974.
Just because you haven't got an enforceable licence, doesn't mean you are immune from a noise abatement notice!