2. Commercial - Industrial - Agricultural Noise Nuisance in France

1. 2.1. General Law
   2.2. Construction Sites
   2.3. Public Works
   2.4. Musical Venues

2.3. Noise Nuisance from Public Infrastructure Works in France

If you suffer from noise nuisance because of public works then you have even less chance of redress.

As a rule, the law considers that any nuisance caused to private individuals is outweighed by the public interest that is served by the works.

However, as a result of recent legislation, if a contractor on a public works site causes a noise nuisance if they have not taken appropriate precautions to limit the noise nuisance.

Even a business that may be affected by a new public roadwork’s scheme has no right of compensation against the authorities if their business operations should be adversely affected.

There are particular circumstances when compensation is payable, notably in relation to the construction of a motorway or railway where the value of private property may be reduced. The authorities may also be obliged to pay for sound attenuation works.