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Please note that due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus, we are operating a limited service.
A statutory odour nuisance is something that is so offensive and prolonged that it significantly interferes with the enjoyment and use of the affected property.
Nuisance smells can be caused by problems with:
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, we investigate complaints about smells from industrial, trade and business premises.
For the smell to count as a statutory nuisance it must do one of the following:
If there is evidence that a statutory nuisance exists, or is likely to occur in the future, we must serve an abatement notice. This requires whoever is responsible to stop or restrict the smell. The notice will usually be served to the person responsible but can also be served on the owner or occupier of the premises.
Some industrial processes are subject to legal controls on odour through environmental permits issued by environmental health or the Environment Agency.
You can report a odour nuisance using our contact us form, please select 'environmental health' from the list of services.
Please be aware that Havant Borough Council does not offer a night time monitoring service.