noisy neighbours

If the council have been out several times, why didn't they leave you with a recording device?
You would put that in the bedroom affected and record the noise.

We have done this successfully.

Have you tried black out blinds in your bedroom? If your complaints and the police have had no effect I would seriously consider moving.. though neighbour issues may make that difficult as you have to declare them..

Maybe take him a set of headphones.. he doesn't need to have the music loud..

Maybe put a baby monitor type camera on your bedroom windowsill pointing towards his shed. They don't always work too well through glass at night but should be good enough to capture flashing lights and sound on an SD card.

Keep a diary of when they do this and ask the council for a recording device, also log any reports to the police and if there are any other neighbours affected by it ask them to do the same.
This is anti social behaviour and if you get enough evidence your neighbour will have to answer charges.
Horrible to deal with I imagine.

I seem to think it is an 11pm cut-off for noise that makes a public nuisance. I suggest as above, getting in touch with your local council again.

I also suggest finding out what your other neighbours think, as it won't just be you they are disturbing.

You could also inform the police if it after 11pm. Maybe they would only need one visit.

I do feel for you, my neighbours were also like yours during lockdown though now they go away a lot so it isn't so bad now.

You should not have to move. Your new neighbours might be even worse!

Hope you take note of some good suggestions here and you soon get some peace.

Whatever you do: don't move! You don't really want to, and you might just be jumping from the frying-pan into the fire!

Find someone who can tell you exactly what you legally can do about this nuisance, if anything,

If there is no way you can force your neighbour not to disturb you after 11 pm you will have to consider either sound-proofing your bedroom, or sleeping at the other end of the house.

We had horrendous neighbours on both sides in our beautiful retirement bungalow - never had problems with neighbours before these two. No luck with council. Have now moved to a lovely village with nice people on all sides - get invited to things and join in with things and have people round at ours. Best thing we ever did.

If you do decide to move be aware that you have a legal obligation to declare the official complaint you made to the police. Prospective buyers will have access to this information.

You need to contact the council.
Noise abatement will,be the complaint.

I have just done this successfully with a neighbour, but with me it was constant bonfires and choking smoke.

I do sympathise, neighbour noise is horrible. We havent experienced anything as bad as you but our neighbours have been an absolute menace over the years. I realise you have replaced your windows, but might it be worth investigating noise reducing windows? I know Everest do them and probably other companies too. Much cheaper to replace the windows again than move house. I also bought noise cancelling headphones to wear in the daytime and a Snoozeband to play white noise into my ears at night.

Any chance they may move?
I feel for you but lack suggestions apart from those above and to try to soundproof your bedroom.

As the police and council have done ‘bugger all’ I would definitely see a solicitor for legal advice.

I read that in a noisy school they tried playing Mozart in-between classes It seemed to quieten things down." Soothed the savage beast " Play at a reasonable sound level when he plays his loud music. Anything legal is worth a try. Tell other neighbours what you are doing .
Maybe you could have a neighbourhood party. Everyone going round to join his party , trample his garden and drink his booze

They play loud classical music in our local bus station when the kids are around- it seems to work as they all sit around outside!

I definitely think you should go back to your council.
As it's not a police matter they can't really do much to be honest.

I you do decide to sell up you will have to alert your buyers to any issues you’ve had with neighbours. So think carefully.

And if you decide to go ahead perhaps sell to a family with loud teenagers who might well give him a run for his money noise-wise? Or someone who plays a brass instrument?

Record dates and times and duration (after 11pm) you have noted the noisy behaviour and put this in writing to the Council, along with what you have done to try and resolve the situation ie spoken to your neighbour.
The Council does have the power to warn the neighbour, or if the problem continues, to issue fines.
If all else fails and the Council continues to take no action you can inform them that you want an Anti-Social Behaviour Review.

I would record each time he behaves like this.

You can contact anti social behaviour team at your council for help and advice.

What about his wife??

Or other neighbours?

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