Pollution Control

Construction information

The authority monitors construction activities to minimise pollution caused by noise, dust and other nuisances.

The normal hours for noisy construction activities within Barking and Dagenham are 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am - 1pm on Saturday with no work on Sunday or bank holidays. We have powers to limit the hours of construction, or to provide other restrictions on building methods or equipment by serving notices under the Control of Pollution Act 1974.

If you are carrying out major construction works and consider that you may cause disturbance to surrounding occupiers, you may consider applying for prior approval for your work methods. This consent is issued under section 61 Control of Pollution Act 1974. Please contact us to discuss this.