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Neighbourhood Noise

Neighbourhood noise - permissible hours for certain equipment

To enable people to use and maintain their properties, an understanding has been reached for certain acceptable domestic noise.

Certain items may only be used outside the permissible hours if they are not heard within any affected residence. Even operating within the permissible hours, restrictions can be placed on the use of these articles if they cause offensive noise.

Noise Source

Permissible Hours

POWER TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Inc. powered garden tools e.g. lawn mowers, leaf blowers electric
or pneumatic tools, chainsaw or circular saw, compressor

7am to 8pm on Monday to Saturday,
8am to 8pm Sundays & Public Holidays

SWIMMING POOL & SPA PUMPS

 7am to 8pm on Monday to Saturday,
8am to 8pm Sundays & Public Holidays

AMPLIFIED SOUND EQUIPMENT
Inc. radio, TV, hi-fi etc

 8am to 12 midnight everyday

DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONERS
Please note, any new air conditioners proposed closer than 3m
from the boundary requires the consent of Council,
other conditions apply (see Development Control Plan 22)

 7am to 10pm on Weekdays,
8am to 10pm Weekends & Public Holidays
MOTOR VEHICLES
Except when entering and leaving residential premises		 7am to 8pm on Weekdays,
8am to 8pm Weekends & Public Holidays
REFRIDGERATION UNITS
Fitted to vehicles		 7am to 8pm on Weekdays,
8am to 8pm Weekends & Public Holidays