Construction site noise control
You can report construction site noise taking place outside permitted hours.
We can impose conditions on construction site work to limit the noise impact on those who live nearby. A voluntary agreement is usually reached with the site operator on when a construction site can operate.
These times are normally:
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
- Saturday, 8am to 1pm
- Sunday and bank holidays (not including the use of noisy equipment)
Report noisy construction work
Use the online form below to report noisy construction work taking place outside these times.
You can also report noisy construction work by email or telephone.
Email: environmental.health@woking.gov.uk
Telephone: 01483 755 855 (Monday to Friday 9am to 4.45pm)
Telephone: 0300 369 0582 (Monday to Friday 5pm to 8.30am, weekends and bank holidays)
If an operator fails to follow the agreed times, we may use legal powers to enforce the restrictions. Failure to comply can lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £20,000. Find out more about the Control of Pollution Act 1974 - Legislation.gov.uk.
Apply to operate noisy equipment outside agreed times
Site operators must always obtain our consent in advance before operating noisy equipment outside the agreed times.
Complete the online application form below to operate noisy equipment outside of usual working hours.
Application form for Section 61 Prior Consent
Send the completed application form to:
Environmental Health
Woking Borough Council
Civic Offices
Gloucester Square
Woking
GU21 6YL