This petition relates to the noise at Dairy Partners Ltd site emanating from air handling and refrigeration equipment at the South-Eastern corner of the new factory overlooking the Town Council car park on Oldends Lane, Stonehouse.
The noise first became an issue back in 2022 when the newly-built factory commenced operations. The equipment/gantry in question was not enshrined within the Planning Permission for the site and therefore dairy partners are in breach of their planning permission.
Following a noise investigation by Environmental Protection at Stroud District Council it was concluded that the noise from the equipment constituted a statutory noise nuisance and in August 2022, they served them with an Abatement Notice to require Dairy Partners Ltd to abate the noise by reducing it to more reasonable levels. A deadline for abatement was set as 8th November 2022.
The company has not met that deadline and although they have taken some steps to try and reduce the noise this has been to little or no effect. Environmental Protection at Stroud District have sought to hasten the implementation of the required works needed however there has been little to no progress.
Since the factory commenced operation there has been a significant humming and high pitch noise coming from this equipment which is having a negative impact on many residents affecting mental health and sleep and some having to resort to selling up and moving from the area. Some residents are now using earplugs and such like to try and dull down the noise.
We as residents in little Australia and the surrounding streets want to restore peace in our homes and gardens. The noise that is coming from the factory is also heard within our homes as well. We have been told by the council that we should close our doors and windows and go back in our houses. This is not an acceptable response.
Following meetings with the Director of Dairy Partners Steve Welsh and also meeting with cllr Nick Housden it was concluded that dairy partners should now take action to turn off the equipment that’s causing the noise until works or a resolution can be found and also compensate the residents for the significant breach of peace.
This petition therefore is for the affected residents to sign to go alongside the letter from Nick Housden the counsellor in agreement.
Updates
October 9, 2023
The silence from the company regarding the abatement notice remains frustrating but expected. I am currently working with local representatives to ensure the enforcement of existing environmental standards remains their top priority.
October 9, 2023
Reaching this level of support brings a renewed sense of urgency to our struggle against the persistent noise from the factory site. It confirms that the impact on our community peace and wellbeing is felt far beyond the homes directly adjacent to Oldends Lane.
Reached 100 supporters
October 9, 2023
55 Comments
I have an autistic daughter and the noise the muller factory is highly disruptive. Financial gains should not exist by stepping on others.
Live very close to the refrigeration units have a constant humming noise day and night with windows open and shut. Have lived next to the railway line all my life the trains do not affect me like this horrible noise. head aches regularly from the buzzing this must stop. Bring back the pear orchard. A lot less stressful.
At night we can hear the hum of the equipment - sometimes we are woken by the noise, thus affecting sleep and forcing us to sleep with earplugs - an issue when we have a toddler in the house. As teachers this is in turn impacting our work due to tiredness from lack of sleep.
The noise from this factory wakes me up most nights at least three times. I feel my peace and quiet is being stolen from me and it’s driving me crazy. The noise is what I’d imagine having tinnitus would be like and there’s no escaping it at home other than to put the radio on!
Living on the Little Australia estate I can hear the noise from this factory day and night. Having to keep the windows and doors shut in the warmer weather due to the disturbance from the factory is not acceptable. Dairy Partners have shown total disregard for the mental well being of the residents of Stonehouse.
This noise level is unbearable even a road in on Rowbotham Way
Living in park road and we can hear it so badly .
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This petition relates to the noise at Dairy Partners Ltd site emanating from air handling and refrigeration equipment at the South-Eastern corner of the new factory overlooking the Town Council car park on Oldends Lane, Stonehouse.
The noise first became an issue back in 2022 when the newly-built factory commenced operations. The equipment/gantry in question was not enshrined within the Planning Permission for the site and therefore dairy partners are in breach of their planning permission.
Following a noise investigation by Environmental Protection at Stroud District Council it was concluded that the noise from the equipment constituted a statutory noise nuisance and in August 2022, they served them with an Abatement Notice to require Dairy Partners Ltd to abate the noise by reducing it to more reasonable levels. A deadline for abatement was set as 8th November 2022.
The company has not met that deadline and although they have taken some steps to try and reduce the noise this has been to little or no effect. Environmental Protection at Stroud District have sought to hasten the implementation of the required works needed however there has been little to no progress.
Since the factory commenced operation there has been a significant humming and high pitch noise coming from this equipment which is having a negative impact on many residents affecting mental health and sleep and some having to resort to selling up and moving from the area. Some residents are now using earplugs and such like to try and dull down the noise.
We as residents in little Australia and the surrounding streets want to restore peace in our homes and gardens. The noise that is coming from the factory is also heard within our homes as well. We have been told by the council that we should close our doors and windows and go back in our houses. This is not an acceptable response.
Following meetings with the Director of Dairy Partners Steve Welsh and also meeting with cllr Nick Housden it was concluded that dairy partners should now take action to turn off the equipment that’s causing the noise until works or a resolution can be found and also compensate the residents for the significant breach of peace.
This petition therefore is for the affected residents to sign to go alongside the letter from Nick Housden the counsellor in agreement.
Updates
October 9, 2023
The silence from the company regarding the abatement notice remains frustrating but expected. I am currently working with local representatives to ensure the enforcement of existing environmental standards remains their top priority.
October 9, 2023
Reaching this level of support brings a renewed sense of urgency to our struggle against the persistent noise from the factory site. It confirms that the impact on our community peace and wellbeing is felt far beyond the homes directly adjacent to Oldends Lane.
Reached 100 supporters
October 9, 2023
55 Comments
Signing in support of other Stonehouse residents. I consider myself very lucky as not directly affected where I live, but I have heard the noise in other parts of the town. Noise this intrusive should not be allowed close to residential areas.
I have an autistic daughter and the noise the muller factory is highly disruptive. Financial gains should not exist by stepping on others.
Live very close to the refrigeration units have a constant humming noise day and night with windows open and shut. Have lived next to the railway line all my life the trains do not affect me like this horrible noise. head aches regularly from the buzzing this must stop. Bring back the pear orchard. A lot less stressful.
At night we can hear the hum of the equipment - sometimes we are woken by the noise, thus affecting sleep and forcing us to sleep with earplugs - an issue when we have a toddler in the house. As teachers this is in turn impacting our work due to tiredness from lack of sleep.
The noise from this factory wakes me up most nights at least three times. I feel my peace and quiet is being stolen from me and it’s driving me crazy. The noise is what I’d imagine having tinnitus would be like and there’s no escaping it at home other than to put the radio on!
Living on the Little Australia estate I can hear the noise from this factory day and night. Having to keep the windows and doors shut in the warmer weather due to the disturbance from the factory is not acceptable. Dairy Partners have shown total disregard for the mental well being of the residents of Stonehouse.
This noise level is unbearable even a road in on Rowbotham Way
Living in park road and we can hear it so badly .
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Signing in support of other Stonehouse residents. I consider myself very lucky as not directly affected where I live, but I have heard the noise in other parts of the town. Noise this intrusive should not be allowed close to residential areas.