Construction activity is a normal and necessary part of life in the City of Stonnington. As our municipality continues to renew, grow and develop, building works will at times create noise and disruption. While this can be an annoyance, it supports the ongoing improvement of our community as a place to live and work.
To help balance development with community amenity, construction activity is only permitted during the following hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 6.00pm
- Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm
- Sundays and Public Holidays: Not permitted
Construction activity outside these hours is only allowed where a specific permit has been issued by Council.
Construction Noise During Permitted Hours
Any noise related to Construction is allowed during the permitted hours listed above.
If you are directly affected by construction noise during these times and have concerns about the level of noise being excessive, you should contact the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to report the matter.
Council is unable to investigate or take action in relation to construction noise that occurs within the permitted hours.
Noise Outside Permitted Hours
Construction noise outside the permitted hours may be investigated by Council.
If you are directly affected by construction activity occurring outside the approved times, you can report the matter to Council for investigation.
Your report must include all required information and supporting evidence to enable us to assess the issue.
Response Timeframes
Council will respond to complaints regarding out-of-hours construction noise within 48 hours (during business hours).
Please note that submitting multiple reports about the same issue within a 48-hour period will not escalate or prioritise your complaint.