Neighbours and unreasonable noise complaint.
Discussion
A factory behind my row of houses was built last year, and has recently installed a fan unit which supposedly creates a large amount of noise, and is running 24/7.
A few members in the street have been in contact with the factory who agreed to lessen the noise.
Apparently, this still isn't quiet enough and they have now involved the council with a formal complaint and are after signarures from street residents.
When I mentioned that I couldn't hear it, I was told that it was probably because I slept with my windows shut, and that if I had them open I'd find it very noisy.
Thing is, I work nights and often come home early (anytime from 00:00 to 07:00) and on several occasions I have specifically walked across the small green to where the factory is to hear this noise. It's absolute nonsense.
The noise is exceptionally quiet, I'm not sure if this is a result of the factory staff efforts to quieten the fan down ir not, but it's not an issue, at least not to me. I'm 25 with excellent hearing and I'd be surprised if the middle aged residents in the street could hear it better than me. One more house in the row is in agreement with me, it's not at all loud.
My dilemma, not sure if I should even call it that, is what to do. On one hand, I'm pretty well liked in the cul de sac and I know I won't be if I don't sign the complaint form with the majority. But on the other hand I refuse to complain about something which I feel would be unfair, as it really isn't a problem. I'm used to getting on with things, and I hate unnecessary whinging.
Please PH friends, provide advice.
Regards,
Pebbles
A few members in the street have been in contact with the factory who agreed to lessen the noise.
Apparently, this still isn't quiet enough and they have now involved the council with a formal complaint and are after signarures from street residents.
When I mentioned that I couldn't hear it, I was told that it was probably because I slept with my windows shut, and that if I had them open I'd find it very noisy.
Thing is, I work nights and often come home early (anytime from 00:00 to 07:00) and on several occasions I have specifically walked across the small green to where the factory is to hear this noise. It's absolute nonsense.
The noise is exceptionally quiet, I'm not sure if this is a result of the factory staff efforts to quieten the fan down ir not, but it's not an issue, at least not to me. I'm 25 with excellent hearing and I'd be surprised if the middle aged residents in the street could hear it better than me. One more house in the row is in agreement with me, it's not at all loud.
My dilemma, not sure if I should even call it that, is what to do. On one hand, I'm pretty well liked in the cul de sac and I know I won't be if I don't sign the complaint form with the majority. But on the other hand I refuse to complain about something which I feel would be unfair, as it really isn't a problem. I'm used to getting on with things, and I hate unnecessary whinging.
Please PH friends, provide advice.
Regards,
Pebbles
Ok, so I have just had a big group of residents together, and a few things have emerged.
The petition is to try and stop this company from running their loud fan 24/7, which is the company's intent. Currently they are running it 06:00 to 22:00. I had previously been told that it was already running at all hours, hence why I didn't hear anything on my 3am expeditions over to the factory.
There is a definite noise. I can faintly hear it from outside my house but further down the row, and especially in an elevated position such as their bedroom, it is quite intrusive. It sounds very similar to a loud humming fan with debris constantly coming into contact with the blades. This is basically what it is, in fact.
The planning the company gained, was to build a 'warehouse' not another of their printing areas. On this basis supposedly they are not using the premises for their claimed purpose.
Their was previously another petition to stop the building ever being built, as it's very close to the houses and blocks sunlight to the gardens (it does) from the suns 2pm position onwards. This petition was around the time I moved in and so I didn't get told about it. Although most residents complained, they didn't win the case.
From all this, I decided it is unacceptable, despite not actually bothering me too much (heavy sleeper) I signed the petition.
Thanks for all the words of advice,
Regards,
Pebbles
The petition is to try and stop this company from running their loud fan 24/7, which is the company's intent. Currently they are running it 06:00 to 22:00. I had previously been told that it was already running at all hours, hence why I didn't hear anything on my 3am expeditions over to the factory.
There is a definite noise. I can faintly hear it from outside my house but further down the row, and especially in an elevated position such as their bedroom, it is quite intrusive. It sounds very similar to a loud humming fan with debris constantly coming into contact with the blades. This is basically what it is, in fact.
The planning the company gained, was to build a 'warehouse' not another of their printing areas. On this basis supposedly they are not using the premises for their claimed purpose.
Their was previously another petition to stop the building ever being built, as it's very close to the houses and blocks sunlight to the gardens (it does) from the suns 2pm position onwards. This petition was around the time I moved in and so I didn't get told about it. Although most residents complained, they didn't win the case.
From all this, I decided it is unacceptable, despite not actually bothering me too much (heavy sleeper) I signed the petition.
Thanks for all the words of advice,
Regards,
Pebbles
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