Dear all
I have read the other threads on noise but am not sure what remedy I have on this one.
I have a DIY fanatic next door who has been building his own extension for the guts of the last 6 years. He seems to only build on weekends and during fine weather (precisely the time when we want to enjoy the garden). He usually gets a hand from some handyman who pitches up at 8am on Saturday/Sunday and gets to work straightaway until about 6-7pm. The noise is continuous during the weekend. The extension does not need PP so there were no conditions etc.
I can't argue that the noise is continuous (during the week) or late at night and have put up with it for a few years on the grounds that everyone has the right to extend blah blah but it looks as if it will be another 6 years before it is finished.
He has been quite hostile about any complaints but has objected to our planning perm (which was granted but he has now appealed it). He is in the residents committee and is a general whinge about any local development.
1. Do I head for the EPA?
2. Start the lawnmower at 9pm every night?
3. Ensure our own building work is as messy and disruptive as possible to him?
Any thoughts welcome!
I have read the other threads on noise but am not sure what remedy I have on this one.
I have a DIY fanatic next door who has been building his own extension for the guts of the last 6 years. He seems to only build on weekends and during fine weather (precisely the time when we want to enjoy the garden). He usually gets a hand from some handyman who pitches up at 8am on Saturday/Sunday and gets to work straightaway until about 6-7pm. The noise is continuous during the weekend. The extension does not need PP so there were no conditions etc.
I can't argue that the noise is continuous (during the week) or late at night and have put up with it for a few years on the grounds that everyone has the right to extend blah blah but it looks as if it will be another 6 years before it is finished.
He has been quite hostile about any complaints but has objected to our planning perm (which was granted but he has now appealed it). He is in the residents committee and is a general whinge about any local development.
1. Do I head for the EPA?
2. Start the lawnmower at 9pm every night?
3. Ensure our own building work is as messy and disruptive as possible to him?
Any thoughts welcome!