Advice for residents

The Council sets time limits at the beginning and end of the working day, known as the ‘permitted hours’, as a means to restrict the period that residents and others will experience construction noise. The permitted hours in RBKC for any works that are audible at the site boundary are:

• Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm.
• Noisy works are not permitted on Saturdays, Sundays or bank/public holidays.

If you are disturbed by noisy works outside the permitted hours, please contact the Council’s Noise and Nuisance Team on 020 7361 3002 or via our online form.

Further information

Damage to adjoining structures due to vibration, even if superficial e.g. cracked plasterwork, may be provided for under the terms of a party wall agreement or building insurance.  However, please note this is not a matter for which the Council is empowered to act. For further information on party wall agreements please visit the planning portal website.