Residents in Avenham have seen Preston City Council take action against persisted noise nuisance, with seizure of noise-making equipment from a property in Avenham Lane.
This follows numerous complaints from neighbours and a failure by the occupant to adhere to a legal order to reduce noise levels.
The council’s environmental protection team responded to numerous excessive noise reports by issuing multiple warnings to the resident. Even after serving a legal abatement notice demanding a reduction in noise to prevent further disturbance, the warnings were ignored, and the nuisance continued.
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As a result of the ongoing issue, council officers applied for and were granted a warrant to access the property – for which details have not been released by the council only confirming it was in Avenham Lane – to abate the statutory nuisance.
Accompanied by Lancashire Constabulary, they executed the warrant, entering the property and seizing equipment capable of generating excessive noise, such as stereos and loudspeakers.
The occupant has the option to apply for the return of this equipment after 28 days, subject to settling the Council’s costs.
Mark Taylor, interim director of environment, property and neighbourhood services at Preston City Council said: “Noise nuisance can be very distressing and is one of the most common causes of neighbour disputes.
“We always encourage residents to speak with their neighbours where possible, but when that fails and a legal notice is ignored, as in this case, enforcement action becomes necessary.
Mark added: “This operation sends a clear message that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated in Preston. We urge anyone suffering from persistent or excessive noise to contact our Environmental Protection team for support.”
For more information or to report a noise issue, residents can contact Preston City Council website.
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