Noise
Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016
The Local Nuisance and Litter Control act 2016 came into effect on 1 July 2017 to support and enhance our environment by strengthening local nuisance and litter management services within South Australian communities and to ensure environmental complaints are responded to efficiently.
What is Local Nuisance?
Under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, local nuisance is described as 'any adverse impact on the amenity value of an area, which unreasonably interferes with, or is likely to unreasonably interfere with, the enjoyment of that area by people in that area.'
Noise
Noise, defined generally as unwanted and/or unpleasant sound, can affect people's quality of life, physical and mental health, which is why there is legislation in place to address domestic, commercial, and industrial noise.
Noise is generally accepted as being any sound that a person doesn’t want to hear, with the result that it becomes a nuisance to an individual.
Local noise nuisance can originate from residential, commercial, or industrial sources including:
- Construction or demolition works limited to 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday
- Fixed machine noise (eg air conditioning, pool pumps etc) allowed between 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 8pm Sunday
- Domestic premises noise other than fixed machinery (e.g., power tools, mowers, leaf blowers, etc.) allowed between 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 8pm Sunday
- Street and vegetation maintenance is limited to 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 7pm on any Sunday or public holiday.
Please refer to the LGA Nuisance (noise) Factsheet for more information
Reporting a nuisance
If you are experiencing a noise nuisance and you are unsuccessful in resolving the issue with your neighbour, responsible person or business, please contact Council for assistance. Council can carry out an investigation, however we will require supportive information in the form of a noise nuisance diary. Please download your noise nuisance diary here and make a record of the noise and its impact. This information will be essential for Council to investigate and consider if further action is required.
People noise
Concerns regarding people noise including noisy parties, loud music, etc., should be directed to SA Police on 131 444.
Dog noise
Find information regarding barking dogs here.
What is NOT considered a noise nuisance?
- People noise including music and voices from domestic premises. Refer to SAPOL on 131 444
- Noise from vehicles (other than vehicles operating within, entering, or leaving business premises)
- Noise or other nuisance from animals living in their natural habitat
- Noise or other nuisance from sporting or associated activities at sporting venues
- Noise associated with a school, kindergarten, childcare centres, or places of worship.
Please refer to the LGA Nuisance (noise) Factsheet for more information
Declaration under Section 19 Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016
The City of Salisbury can exempt a person from the application of Section 18 causing local nuisance under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016. To consider such an application, Council requires an application that includes a Nuisance Management Plan for activities for which an exemption may be declared under Section 19 of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, namely:
(a) construction or demolition works
(b) concerts or events
(c) activities using amplified sound.
If you wish to seek and exemption please complete and submit the application for declaration under Section 19 Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 for Council to make a determination.
Declarations issued by Council or Delegate
Declaration for Exemption of Section 18 Local Nuisance Issued to PJC Construct.
Date: Monday 9 December 2024 to Sunday 31 August 2025 - Duration 6am to 7pm.
Days and dates for exemptions will be notified on the three notice boards located on the site boundary and visible to the public.
Location: Capital Street Student Stays 13-17 Metro Parade Mawson Lakes.
Declaration for Exemption PJC Construct
Expires Monday 1 September 2025
Declaration for Exemption of Section 18 Local Nuisance Issued to Sarah Construction - Cultural Collection Project.
Date Duration: 14 February 2025 until 25 May 2025.
Location: 29-39 Wright Road, Walkley Heights, SA 5098.
Declaration for Exemption: Sarah Construction.
Expires: 25 May 2025 at 8pm.
Declaration for Exemption of Section 18 Local Nuisance Issued to BADGE Construction - Noise Exemption Permit – National Storage - Permit No. 146/LNLCA
Date Duration: 02/04/2025, 11/04/2025, 07/05/2025, 23/05/2025 between 4:30am to 7pm
Location: National Storage Salisbury Plain - 32-34 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plain SA 5109
Declaration for Exemption: BADGE Construction - National Storage Salisbury Plain - Noise Exemption Permit
Expires: 23rd May 2025, 7pm
Declaration for Exemption of Section 18 Local Nuisance Issued to Lok Rang Events Adelaide - Noise Exemption Permit – Angkor Hall, Parafield Gardens - Permit No. 153/LNLCA
Date Duration: Sunday 13th July 2025
Location: Angkor Hall, Parafield Gardens - 364-386 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens SA 5107
Expires: Sunday 13th July 2025, 9:30pm