Pendle News Room

A noisy neighbour living on Pine Street, Nelson has pleaded guilty to causing a noise nuisance and been given a fine and costs totalling £568, following a recent court hearing at Burnley Magistrates’ Court.

A warrant application to enter the property and seize the equipment was then granted by the court.

On 6 December, an officer from Pendle Borough Council’s Environmental Health Team entered the property with a locksmith and local police to seize the music system.

Councillor Nadeem Ahmed, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, praised officers for taking action.

“I am glad this noise nightmare is over for people living in this part of Pine Street.

“Even people living two doors down could hear the loud music which was affecting the quality of life for neighbouring residents.

“Our Environmental Health Officers visited to experience the unacceptably loud music and have now successfully taken the perpetrator to court to put a stop to what had been a long-standing problem.”

Anyone affected by noisy neighbours should visit the Council’s website to find out how to take action and report a noise nuisance www.pendle.gov.uk/noise.

The website has also has details on how to tackle night time noise and advice on making sure you are not a noisy neighbour.

Nadeem added:

“Please be considerate to your neighbours! 

"Minimise the noise you make including from DIY jobs or from your music system, otherwise you could risk a hefty fine,” he warned.