Cost: Free

39 Essex Chambers presents a series of Planning and Environment related webinars

Each webinar will offer approximately 39 minutes of in-depth analysis of carefully selected current planning and environment related issues, to include consideration of their practical significance for those involved in the process.

Episode 12: Noises and Smells

This webinar will provide a practical overview of the legal framework available to local authorities and others to tackle unwanted noises and smells. The speakers will discuss: 

• Criminal law tools, including offences under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 – Rose Grogan
• Civil law tools, namely claims for statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 – Katherine Barnes

In addition to outlining the substantive law, the speakers will also draw from their experience in this specialist field to address related procedural and strategic issues.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions using Zoom’s Q&A and you can also submit questions in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

PLEASE NOTE: These webinars are hosted by Zoom. Please visit the Zoom website for their Terms & Conditions.