| Apply for a noise exemption permit | Apply for a noise exemption permit | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass8745277C76734061BCC1543996CAE630"><p>If you are
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Filming-and-events/Apply-for-an-event-permit">applying to host an event</a> or want to be exempted from complying with the maximum permissible noise limits due to activities such as emergency repairs; school functions; an outdoor gathering or even a wedding, you may apply for a Noise Exemption Permit. </p></div> | <h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply </h2>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Event applications</h4><p>A fully completed application for a noise exemption permit must be submitted 15 days before a small event (50 – 2000 people). Application timeframes will differ when
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Filming-and-events/Apply-for-an-event-permit">applying for larger events</a>.</p></div></div><p>
<strong>Step 1:</strong> Download and complete the Noise Exemption Application Form at the bottom of the page. </p><p><strong>Step 2: </strong>Take the completed form to all surrounding residents likely to be impacted by the noise and ask them to sign the form. </p><p>Depending on the nature of the event, you may also be required to obtain written permission from the local Ratepayers Association as well as written acknowledgement from the local Councillor. </p><div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p>
<b>Also include with your application form:</b></p><ul><li>A site plan that includes the surrounding residential areas and their distance from the noise source, the direction and position of the noise source, and the position of possible standby generators;</li></ul></div></div><p>
<strong>Step 3: </strong>Submit your form to the City Health Department by faxing it to
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<a>021 400 4894</a></em> or hand-delivering it to your nearest
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/LIST_ENVIRONMENTAL_HEALTH_OFFICES.pdf" target="_blank">environmental health office</a>.</p><h4>Noise Impact Assessments and Noise Management Plans</h4><p>Your application will be assessed by Environmental Health and, depending on the outcome, you may be required to submit a Noise Impact Assessment and/ or a Noise Management Plan in terms of the provincial
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Western_Cape_Noise_Control_Regulations.pdf" target="_blank">noise control regulations</a>.</p><p>Should this be the case, you will need to appoint an Acoustic Engineer to submit the required Noise Impact Assessment and/ or Noise Management Plan to Council before the application can be processed. </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2>
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<div class="contact"><h4>City Health Offices</h4><address><ul><li>Telephone:
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<a title="title" href="#">021 400 2103</a></li><li>E-mail:
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<a title="title" href="mailto:0contact.us@capetown.gov.za">contact.us@capetown.gov.za</a></li></ul></address></div></span> | | GP0|#fe449635-7a0f-4bda-acd0-69ce5e06d157;L0|#0fe449635-7a0f-4bda-acd0-69ce5e06d157|Business and trade;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#4fafd405-ee2c-4ec8-87ee-79828064c3d1;GPP|#54dbab3a-0b2f-4602-8af5-3d651c59a5f4;GP0|#4d1fab8b-d022-4074-a995-4c76430a2fba;L0|#04d1fab8b-d022-4074-a995-4c76430a2fba|Environmental health;GPP|#4812481a-e1c9-4a5d-8990-614cee8d7692 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | You must submit an application to the City if you would like a noise exemption permit. | 0 |
