Council opening hours throughout Christmas
Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.
Types of noise nuisance
Noise nuisance: air conditioning and refrigeration units
You usually need planning permission to install an air conditioning unit as planning conditions should prevent a noise nuisance.
If air conditioning and refrigeration units are not properly maintained, they can rattle and hum, making more noise and vibration than normal. If you're experiencing issues with noise like this, report the problem to us using the details at the start of this guide.