Lawnmower hum: why the sound of the summer could cost you £5,000
For some it’s ‘the music of May’. For others, it’s an antisocial irritation. But wherever you stand, be careful – or you could fall foul of the law
TL;DR
- Lawnmower noise is a divisive summer sound, enjoyed by some and seen as an irritation by others.
- Neighborly disputes over lawnmower noise can escalate to legal issues.
- A woman faces up to a year in jail for a 15-year feud involving her lawnmower and violating a restraining order.
- Local authorities can fine individuals up to £5,000 for operating noisy garden tools outside of reasonable hours.
- Generally accepted hours for mowing are 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays, with restrictions on Saturdays (9 am to 7 pm) and Sundays (10 am to 7 pm) recommended by some councils.