This content has been automatically generated from the original PDF and some formatting may have been lost. Let us know if you find any major problems.
Text in this format is not official and should not be relied upon to extract citations or propose amendments. Please see the PDF for the official version of the document.
WQ.289/2024
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY DEPUTY H.L. JEUNE OF ST. JOHN, ST. LAWRENCE AND TRINITY
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2024 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2024
Question
"In relation to new housing developments built next to growers, horticulturalists, glasshouses and small business parks in the last 15 years, will the Minister advise –
- the total number of noise complaints received by his department from house owners or tenants;
- what steps, if any, were required to mitigate complaints that were upheld, in particular in relation to businesses; and
- how many, if any, of these businesses have ceased trading?"
Answer
- Environmental and Consumer Protection within the Regulation Directorate have recorded two noise complaints from owner or tenants of properties built in the last 15 years next to growers, horticulturalists and small business parks.
- The directorate has a live investigation into potential noise nuisance relating to these types of complaints. As previously informed, details relating to live cases cannot be disclosed because it could prejudice the investigation.
- Information on whether businesses have ceased trading is not recorded or held by the directorate.