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Environmental Protection Act 1990: Primary legislation governing statutory nuisances, particularly Section 79 which defines noise as a potential statutory nuisance

Noise Act 1996: Specific legislation dealing with night-time noise between 11pm and 7am, providing framework for noise enforcement

Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Legislation providing tools to deal with noise as a form of anti-social behavior, including Community Protection Notices

Control of Pollution Act 1974: Framework for controlling noise pollution, particularly from construction sites and other industrial activities

Local Government Act 1972: Provides local authorities with powers to create and enforce local bylaws, including those related to noise control

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005: Legislation giving local authorities additional powers to deal with environmental issues including noise problems

Housing Act 2004: Relevant for noise complaints in residential settings, particularly in relation to housing standards and conditions

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Applicable for noise complaints involving rented properties, defining landlord and tenant responsibilities

British Standard BS 4142: Technical standard for assessing industrial and commercial sound, providing measurement methods and assessment criteria

WHO Community Noise Guidelines: International guidelines establishing recommended noise levels and their impact on public health and wellbeing