If you must do construction work, including roading and maintenance, outside normal permitted hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm (Monday
to Saturday) complete the construction noise notification form.
Notifying both Council and the Community is a key noise management
measure for any construction works conducted outside typical hours.
Permitted working hours
Monday - Friday: |
6.30am - 7.30am |
Quiet preparation work only is permitted |
|
7.30am - 6pm |
Noisy work is permitted, but should be kept to reasonable levels |
|
6pm - 8pm |
Noisy work is permitted, but at a reduced noise level |
Saturday: |
7.30am - 6pm |
Noisy work is permitted, but should be kept to reasonable levels |
Notification form
You must apply for an exemption. The forms below advise how many days before starting the work, you need to submit your application.
Select the most suitable notification form:
For all other construction works not listed above use this generic notification form:
Standard Construction Noise Notification Form (272KB PDF)
Send your completed form to noisecontrol@wcc.govt.nz
After you've applied
The Acoustic Team will look at your application and let you know once processed. If further information is required we will let you know.