Gardeners could face £5,000 fine for mowing lawn on saturday and sunday

GARDENERS SHOULD BE WARY OF MOWING THE LAWN DURING CERTAIN HOURS OF THE DAY ON A WEEKEND OR THEY COULD FACE A HEFTY FINE OF UP TO £5,000. HERE ARE THE RULES YOU NEED TO KNOW 08:37, 01 Jun

2025 As No Mow May has come to a close, eager British gardeners are gearing up to dust off their lawn mowers and rejuvenate their gardens. However, a stark warning has been issued: Mind your

mowing times or you could be slapped with a fine as hefty as £5,000. Noise pollution is taken seriously by local authorities, who can impose fines on individuals causing a racket during

unsociable hours. An incessant lawn mower rumbling beyond the accepted timeframe could prompt councils to issue a Noise Abatement Notice, enforcing quiet during periods when noise should be

kept to a minimum. Guidelines suggest that operating a lawn mower between 8am and 8pm on weekdays is acceptable, but those keen to trim on weekends should adhere to the more restricted

timeframe of 9am to 7pm, to avoid the risk of financial penalties for noise disruption. East Coast Fencing advises: "Most people naturally opt for weekends to complete household and

garden chores, including mowing the lawn. However, weekends are also when noise complaints tend to rise as families aim to relax or catch up on sleep. To prevent frustrations, pay extra

attention to the timing of your mowing on Saturdays and Sundays. "On weekdays, acceptable mowing hours typically range from around 8am to 8pm in residential areas. This range takes into

account workers who may need to start their lawns early before their workday or later in the evening upon returning home. Weekday allowances are often slightly more flexible compared to

weekends.", reports the Express. "During weekends, stricter noise rules may apply due to the majority of residential homes being occupied throughout the day. For instance, many

councils recommend no lawn mowing before 9am on Saturdays and 10am on Sundays, with a cut-off time of 7pm. These specific timings may vary depending on local council noise regulations, so

checking their advice is strongly recommended." Article continues below OUR CHRONICLELIVE DAILY NEWSLETTER IS FREE. YOU CAN SIGN UP TO RECEIVE IT HERE. It will keep you up to date with

all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East. Daniel McAfee, Head of Legal Operations at Lawhive, explains: "Non-compliance with an abatement notice can lead to

prosecution and a fine of up to £5,000 for domestic premises. This is not an empty threat - these fines are real, and local authorities do enforce them. "There is no nationwide

restriction on when individuals may cut their grass; however, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 provides local authorities with powers to address noise that constitutes a statutory

nuisance. Article continues below "To be more precise, noise that is excessive, unreasonable, and persistent, particularly during unsociable hours, can result in abatement notices,

fines up to £5,000, and in some cases, even prosecution. "Avoid very early or late hours. Generally speaking, it's safest to operate noisy tools between 9am and 7pm. Notify

neighbours in advance of using machinery like hedge trimmers or pressure washers. Opt for quieter tools where possible. "Limit duration and avoid back-to-back noisy days, especially on

weekends. Consider your neighbours' specific circumstances (e.g., shift workers, infants), and adjust accordingly."