Noise - Template Letters

We have provided below a range of template letters to enable you to express clearly to the person creating a noise problem exactly what you are complaining about, the effect it has on you and what you would like them to do about it. You can use these letters either as a guide to writing your own letter, or as a template.

Remember to keep a copy of any letter you send.

Domestic Noise

You can adapt these letters to cover a range of noise complaints from loud music or intruder alarms, to noise from washing machines. If you don't know the neighbour's name you could check the electoral register. A copy of the electoral register can be viewed at the Council offices in Needham Market.

• Initial noisy neighbour letter (MS Word, 22Kb)
• Intial noisy neighbour letter (PDF, 53Kb)
• Follow up noisy neighbour letter (MS Word, 25Kb)
• Follow up noisy neighbour letter (PDF, 57Kb)
• Notification letter for taking your own action (MS Word, 24Kb)
• Notification letter for taking your own action (PDF, 81Kb)

Commercial Noise

These letters can be used for local businesses that may be bothering you with noise, e.g. loud music from a pub or club.

You can find the registered address of a company using Companies House Find Company Information web page. There is no charge for this service.

• Letter to local business (MS Word, 24Kb)
• Letter to local business (PDF, 79Kb)
• Letter to site manager regarding noise from construction site (MS Word, 25Kb)
• Letter to site manager regarding noise from construction site (PDF, 78Kb)
• Letter to licensed premises (bar, restaurant, pub, club) (MS Word, 25Kb)
• Letter to licensed premises (bar, restaurant, pub, club) (PDF, 78Kb)
• Notification letter for taking your own action (MS Word, 24Kb)
• Notification letter for taking your own action (PDF, 81Kb)