To report an environmental nuisance, email environmentalhealth@dumgal.gov.uk with details of your complaint.
We aim to respond within 10 working days.
We can investigate the following types of nuisance:
- a dirty house
- a problem with a septic tank
- a dust problem
- an overgrown garden
- light or glare
- slurry spreading
- a bad smell
Limits on what we can do
Statutory nuisances are covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990. To be considered as a statutory nuisance, the problem must meet one of the following conditions:
- it unreasonably and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of a home or premises
- it injures health or is likely to injure health
If you have been advised by an environmental health officer that your complaint is not a statutory nuisance, you may be able to take action under Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You may wish to consider taking legal advice before proceeding. If you wish to proceed you should contact the Sheriff Court.