Dunton v Dover District Council: 1977

References to decibels in actions for noise nusance, are not helpful unless compared with everyday sounds to which others can all relate.

Judges:

Griffiths J

Citations:

[1977] QB 87

Cited by:

CitedDennis and Dennis v Ministry of Defence QBD 16-Apr-2003
The applicants owned a substantial property near an airbase. They complained that changes in the patterns of flying by the respondents were a nuisance and sought damages. Walcot Hall was subjected to very high noise levels from military aircraft. . .
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Land, Nuisance

Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.182116