Reporting noise using the Noise App

If you feel the noise you're experiencing is excessive, you can report it to us. We have partnered with The Noise App, an app that allows you to record and report noise you may be experiencing in your home. The app is secure, and you don’t have to leave your home to record any noise disturbances. You can then send the recordings directly to our Neighbourhood teams so we can assess any reasonable steps available for us to take. 

The Noise App is free and lets you record audio for up to 30 seconds on your smartphone.

  

Why are we using The Noise App? 

The app can be used to record noise nuisance every time there is a problem. It means that you can record problems as they happen instead of using diary sheets. This helps us to tackle the issue, particularly if we need evidence to go to court. It is also very useful to help us show neighbours how they are inconveniencing people, which is normally all we need to do to address the problem.

By having a secure website where we can listen to your noise nuisance recordings and review your comments, all your evidence is kept in one place and you don't need to worry about putting everything into an email to us with attachments.


Before you use the app 

The Noise App needs to be used in conjunction with a current ‘open’ case of noise nuisance that has been reported to us. You must make an initial report before we will review or accept recordings. 

To do this, you will still need to contact us or complete our anti-social behaviour (ASB) form. Opens in new window


Download the app 

You can download ‘The Noise App’ for free from the App Store Opens in new window for iPhone and iPads and the Google Play Store Opens in new window for Android phones or tablets. 

Once downloaded, you will need to register your account and then, when prompted, enter the pin number that your SNG noise complaint case owner will give you.

Once you’ve registered your account and entered the pin number, you will then be able to submit a recording to us. We are unable to use any recordings you submit if you do not have a current noise complaint with us.