Noise, odour and other nuisances legislation
This page provides links to key pieces of relevant environmental legislation. Most of the links will direct you to the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) or Statute Law Database (SLD) websites.
It is important to remember that different parts of the UK have variations in environmental laws.
The future legislation section provides details of environmental legislation that is due to come into force as well as information on proposed developments in environmental law:
If you are implementing an environmental management system (EMS) for your business, you can use this list of key legislation to start compiling your legislation directory. Remember to check other environmental topics for legislation that may relate to your business activities. You may also need to know about:UK-wide
- Control of Pollution Act 1974 (as amended) (not available online)
England and Wales
- Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003
- Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
- Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993
- Statutory Nuisance (Appeals) Regulations 1995 SI 2644
Northern Ireland
Scotland
- Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (not available online)
- Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004
- Antisocial Behaviour (Noise Control) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 SSI 43
- Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993
- Statutory Nuisance (Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 1996 SI 1076
Further information
The current legislation lists provide links to key environmental statutes and regulations.
For further information on relevant legislation contact your environmental regulator or local council.
