Muhammad Zeeshan

SEM2 Theory and Practice

LAW7035-B_2022-3_SEM2_BDA

What are the most relevant laws, rules, regulations or precedents in regard to
this statement?
However, it is advised that Alan initially attempt to address any issues by discussing them with
his neighbor.

1. Communicate with neighbor.

2. Using mediation.
3. Get involved right away.
4. Do a pre-construction survey.
5. Address problems early.
6. Contact Local Council.

Local Council has a responsibility to look into Construction Building Project if the pollution/
noise causing harmful/stressful to health or a nuisance which called statutory nuisance. The
council must issue a "noise abatement" order if it determines that someone causing a
statutory noise nuisance. This outlines what the offender must do to stop producing a noisy
nuisance in order to avoid future legal repercussions. If someone violates noise abatement
order from their residence they can be fined up to $5,000. If not, the only option left is to
research the private nuisance remedy and request an injunction to end the annoyance and
prevent it from happening again.

What is the most important institution or institutions in this area of

regulation/law?
1. An area designated by a Local Authority as an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA)
when local action is required to reduce pollution concentrations in order to meet
government health-based targets.

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 2. Local Air Quality Management ('IAQM'): Instructions for evaluating dust from
construction and demolition.
3. British Standards Institution BS 5228: Control of Noise and Vibration on Open Sites.
4. Local Council.
5. Air Quality Dust Management Plan (AQDMP).

6. Construction Environmental Management Plan (‘CEMP’).

7. Environment Agency

8. Scotland's Environment Protection Agency

9. Environmental and Historic Services.
10. Construction Rules (Design and Management) from 2015.
11. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

12. Rules from 1996 on Health and Safety (Consultation with Workers).
13. The Council may issue a notice under S60 of the Control of Pollution Act to limit

construction-related noise. In accordance with Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act,

request permission to work. (150 words)

References:

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1Construction Logistics Plan Guidance for Developer
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/constructionlogistics-plan-guidance-for-developers.pdf

2 See https://wards.uk.com/news/neighbours-building-work-ruining-life/

3See https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/pdf/Document%208%20-%20BRE%20-%20Controlling%20Particles%2C
%20Vapour%20and%20Noise%20Pollution.pdf

4SRS_PollutionControlHandbook_ConstructionA4_E https://www.srs.wales/Documents/Pollution/SRS-
PollutionControlHandbook-ConstructionA4-E.pdf