Investigate a statutory nuisance and serve an abatement notice

Licensing, environmental health and trading standards: Investigate a statutory nuisance and serve an abatement notice. Starts when: A resident reports noise, smoke or odour. Steps: Log; Gather evidence; Decide whether a statutory nuisance exists; Serve the notice; Monitor compliance. Done when: The notice is served or the case closes with reasons. Rules that apply: Environmental Protection Act 1990 s79 and s80.