Noisy Nursery in our community

At our last AGM we were introduced to the management and supervisors of a nursery school that would occupy the ground floor of one of the four blocks in our community.

The announcment came as a surprise to all, however, as only one block was affected there were no objections mainly because residents/owners from the affected block were absent from the AGM.

Now 10 months down the track, life for the residents living  in the 6 apartments above the nursery and outside play area has become unbearable. 

From 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening the air is filled with the screams, cries and shouts of infant and supervisor alike.

The infants are lovely and a joy to watch but like all young ones they can produce sounds that make the ears ring. Music perhaps to mums and dads but not so nice for them as want a bit of peace and quiet.

Had we known beforehand we would never have given our approval.

We do not want the nursery and the noise that goes with it. 

What action if any should we take?

Your suggestions, comments or recommendations appreciated

Thank you.

Your first point of   contact is the president of your community to ask who gave the approval for this, and are there community rules which allow it without approval/vote etc of members at the AGM. If you are not satisfied with the answer don't hesitate to speak to the administrators.

There must be many unoccupied buildings that they could use.It sounds as if you are not against the use of it but that it is so noisy and therefore a disturbance. Noise travels  far even adults walking together from the bottom of our street. They even shout at each other having a normal conversation!

Hi Lifeline,

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.  Our AGM will be sometime in June. Sadly it's not  really a meeting, more a free for all but I'll try to get a word in and see what happens.

Again, thank you.

Javelin.