Where a local authority is satisfied that a statutory nuisance exists, it shall serve an Abatement Notice.

The Abatement Notice requires the recipient to abate the nuisance. A recipient of such a notice has a right of appeal so long as the appeal is based on one of the grounds of appeal listed on the notice. The appeal must be lodged with the Magistrates Court within 21 days of the date of the notice.

If a breach of the terms of an Abatement Notice is witnessed by an Environmental Health Officer/Technical Officer, then prosecution proceedings may be instigated.  There may be occasions, for works to be done in default of a notice, the cost of which will be recharged to the recipient of the notice. There may also be circumstances, particularly in cases where loud music is the issue where seizure of equipment will take place.  In these circumstances, the local authority will apply for a forfeiture order from the court.

Further Information
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