Noise control - it's not just something from the realm of spiteful neighbours in 80s teen movies. If the noise is deemed to be "excessive", an excessive noise notice is issued, which can prohibit excessive noise to be made at the property for up to 72 hours. If you receive a visit from noise control and are given a notice of unreasonable noise, it is best to pay attention or else risk the next stage. THE SECOND VISITIf a visit from your council's noise control officer goes unheeded, the last step is confiscation and fines for the noisemakers. Tipsy homeowners, if it's gone this far, do not attempt to stand between the noise control officer and justice being served.

Source: Stuff December 19, 2017 23:23 UTC