Emma&lewie Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 hi all, I have just informed my neighbour that at the weekend we will be having a dinner party with 10 guest inc myself and hubby, he thanked me for informing him but said to rember that by law it has to be over by 11pm! I thought Id be curtious and let him know as we live in a semi and he lives there by himself so noise does travel a bit. is this correct? I feel a bit anyoyed with basicaly being told that I have to send my guests home at 11 regardless!! i really dont meen to sound disrespectful at all and I do appriciate that noise can be a nuicence, thought that when I left home and became a grown up that curfews we a thing of the past!!! not like we have parties evry weekend...... think the last one was BC ( before children) also as its a murder mystery party its not that I can send them home in the midle of the game. but on the other hand dont want to case problems with nextdoor! really not sure what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 The only law I know of which refers to 11.00 pm is the one about not sounding your car horn after that time! I think he's talking out of his nether regions. You've got a general obligation not to cause annoyance, nuisance etc to your neighbours, and the time of day that you're making noise would be relevant, i.e. drilling holes for shelves at midday is acceptable, doing it at midnight isn't! There's no law that I've ever heard of, however, that says you have to finish entertaining guests at 11.00. I'm sure as a responsible neighbour you won't be playing loud music, you'll remind your guests not to chat outside the front door, slam the car doors loudly etc, but I think you should get on and enjoy your party and ignore his rudeness. Murder mysteries are great, I hope it goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Found this on the Government web site.. think your neighbour is expecting a bit much for a rare party so hope this helps! Private Parties We all like to party from time to time, and those parties usually involve loud music and late nights. Where this is an occasional event and the music is controlled, most people will be tolerant. However, it is quite a different matter if the parties become too regular and the music played too loud, too late. If you intend to hold a party, consider the following advice: i. Tell your neighbours what is happening. ii. Arrange the music so that it only entertains your guests – not the whole neighbourhood. iii. Come indoors and close doors and windows after midnight. iv. Turn the volume down a bit after midnight – go outside to make sure it is no longer audible. v. Ask your guests to leave quietly (put a notice on the door). If you have been disturbed by one or more parties, and think that there may be more at the same address, you should contact the Environmental Health Unit for advice. You must provide your own details, and information relating to the party. This might include when and where it was, how it disturbed you and how long it went on. We will give advice to you, and visit the offender, informing them of the problems they are causing, and what may happen if they persist. If further parties at the same address are likely, we may serve a Statutory Notice which imposes controls on the noise. This doesn’t necessarily prevent the party from going ahead, it just makes requirements to keep the noise at a reasonable level. If the Notice is not complied with, legal proceedings can be taken against the offender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I think this is a load of twaddle I do remember something about car horns after 11, but not private parties Anyway pubs can stay open later etc. etc. Check with police/citizens advice, then thoroughly enjoy yourselves Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma&lewie Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 thanks guys.... thought it was just me! not like its a wild rave............. dont think I d have the energy fror that any way anymore!!! only 27 .... nearly 28 but since kids midnight is the latest I can stay awake!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 thanks guys.... thought it was just me! not like its a wild rave............. dont think I d have the energy fror that any way anymore!!! only 27 .... nearly 28 but since kids midnight is the latest I can stay awake!!!! We've all had neighbours the same at one point I'm sure hope you have a really great time and don't worry you have done your bit by warning him.. I wish some neighbours of moine would do the same.. they have a full blown party ever weekend in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Enjoy your party and don't let your neighbour's comment worry you. Excellent advice from Egg Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma&lewie Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 i know, thanks Egglou, wondering whether to print it and show him, dont want to stir up trouble but at least he'd know im in the right and not call the police at 11.10pm!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i know, thanks Egglou, wondering whether to print it and show him, dont want to stir up trouble but at least he'd know im in the right and not call the police at 11.10pm!!! I wouldn't worry. If you see him in passing, let him know you'll be turning down any music after 11pm and asking your guests to leave quietly when the time comes, but don't reference the fact the party may go on longer. Don't worry about it at all if you can help it - he probably wanted to set expectations he wouldn't be happy if you were raving into the small hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 How grumpy of him to say that when you were only being considerate in letting him know. The only information that I have heard is from when a neighbour at the other end of the stree had recourse to call the environmental health dept at the local council regarding his neighbours who were having 48 hour parties in the summer. They told him that the noise had to be restricted to a reasonable level after 11pm; I understand that there were decible restrictions on noise after that time, but I can only repeat what I was told. So it sounds like your neighbour mis-remembered something that he had been told He wasn't being very reasonable and may now regret being so hasty and judgemental. On the other hand, he could be a jobsworth (we have one living in our street ) and is trying to make you realise that he will not tolerate any nonsense I'd tread carefully, log any instances of unreasonable behaviour on his part in case it gets out of hand. take him a thank you present (home made cake?) after the dinner party; this might help him realise that he is being unreasonable. Enjoy your party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You are having a dinner party not a rave. Good grief! We often have dinner parties with 8-10 guests. The police haven't been called yet. So long as everyone is considerate about not tooting horns or slamming car doors as they leave, he can't complain. It isn't as if you would be doing it three times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
