Statutory nuisance: reacting to noise, smell and other nuisance complaints

Environment

Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.

Farm activities can sometimes produce noise, smell, or air pollution of sufficient intensity to be regarded as a statutory nuisance, so it is important to be aware of the law. This business guide looks at how to respond to statutory nuisance inspections and abatement notices.