Regulatory
UK Enforcement
The Noise App was designed to ensure integrity of data capture, compliance with regulatory frameworks and reliability of that data for use as evidence. Since 2015, evidence collected using The Noise App has been successfully presented in legal actions, including hundreds of court cases. Examples listed below demonstrate successful enforcement action using The Noise App in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Noise Workspace
The Noise App provides a single workspace for collaborative noise case management. Our platform provides complete visibility of noise-related issues and has proven to be an essential tool for cities, communities and professionals in noise control and community safety.
The Noise Workspace
The Noise App provides a single workspace for collaborative noise case management. Our platform provides complete visibility of noise-related issues and has proven to be an essential tool for cities, communities and professionals in noise control and community safety.
The Noise Workspace
The Noise App provides a single workspace for collaborative noise case management. Our platform provides complete visibility of noise-related issues and has proven to be an essential tool for cities, communities and professionals in noise control and community safety.
Pre-court
Pre-court
Pre-court
Evidence to support service of legal notices and regulatory reviews
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Noise abatement notices (statutory nuisance) Fixed penalty notices
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Noise abatement notices (statutory nuisance) Fixed penalty notices
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Noise abatement notices (statutory nuisance) Fixed penalty notices
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
Warning notices Noise abatement notices Seizure of equipment Fixed penalty notices
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
Warning notices Noise abatement notices Seizure of equipment Fixed penalty notices
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
Warning notices Noise abatement notices Seizure of equipment Fixed penalty notices
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Community protection warnings Community protection notices Fixed penalty notices
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Community protection warnings Community protection notices Fixed penalty notices
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Community protection warnings Community protection notices Fixed penalty notices
Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004
Noise abatement notices Fixed penalty notices Anti-social behaviour orders
Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004
Noise abatement notices Fixed penalty notices Anti-social behaviour orders
Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004
Noise abatement notices Fixed penalty notices Anti-social behaviour orders
Licensing Act 2003
Licensing reviews Fixed penalty notices
Licensing Act 2003
Licensing reviews Fixed penalty notices
Licensing Act 2003
Licensing reviews Fixed penalty notices
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
Abatement notices Fines for non-compliance
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
Abatement notices Fines for non-compliance
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
Abatement notices Fines for non-compliance
Noise Act 1996 (as amended for Northern Ireland)
Warning notices Fixed penalty notices Seizure of equipment
Noise Act 1996 (as amended for Northern Ireland)
Warning notices Fixed penalty notices Seizure of equipment
Noise Act 1996 (as amended for Northern Ireland)
Warning notices Fixed penalty notices Seizure of equipment
Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
Anti-social behaviour orders
Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
Anti-social behaviour orders
Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004
Anti-social behaviour orders
In court
In court
In court
Evidence to support enforcement of legal notices in court
High Court
Anti-social behaviour injunctions Civil injunctions
High Court
Anti-social behaviour injunctions Civil injunctions
High Court
Anti-social behaviour injunctions Civil injunctions
Crown Court, magistrates’ courts
Interim anti-social behaviour orders Prosecution for breaches of notices and orders
Crown Court, magistrates’ courts
Interim anti-social behaviour orders Prosecution for breaches of notices and orders
Crown Court, magistrates’ courts
Interim anti-social behaviour orders Prosecution for breaches of notices and orders
The evidence bundle
The evidence bundle
The evidence bundle
Witness statements
The Noise App evidence supported with witness statements with or without: - Evidence from noise-monitoring equipment - In-person evidence from authorised officers.
Witness statements
The Noise App evidence supported with witness statements with or without: - Evidence from noise-monitoring equipment - In-person evidence from authorised officers.
Witness statements
The Noise App evidence supported with witness statements with or without: - Evidence from noise-monitoring equipment - In-person evidence from authorised officers.
Uncalibrated audio playback
Uncalibrated audio playback
Uncalibrated audio playback
Audio accepted
Accepted in magistrates’, Crown and High Court hearings
Audio accepted
Accepted in magistrates’, Crown and High Court hearings
Audio accepted
Accepted in magistrates’, Crown and High Court hearings