Please click here for examples of noise control measures and quiet working methods for prescribed construction work.

The applicant shall explore ways to avoid carrying out the construction works at restricted hours. If the applicant still wants to apply for a CNP, the applicant shall identify the practicable working hours that cause the least noise nuisance and provide justifications according to "Checklist to Explore the Feasibility of Daytime Roadwork". Please click here for the checklist.

The applicant shall provide document(s) (such as comment from TD or Police, results of trial lane(s) closure, or minutes of TMLG meeting) to justify that the construction work cannot be carried out during the non-restricted hours and can only be carried out during the proposed working hours.

Please contact the respective officer in EPD to acquire the requirements prior to submitting the application. Please click here for the addresses and telephone numbers of the Regional Offices.

A CNP would not be issued if the Authority has the reason to believe that the PME proposed in the application would be used in connection with prescribed construction work (PCW). Please click here for Designated Areas under the Noise Control Ordinance and click here for examples of PCW related PME. The applicant shall indicate the intended use of such PME items or whether their uses are related to PCW in item E.2 of the application form.

The following documents from applicants are essential for application of "Blanket CNP" :

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The contract between the government department or utility company concerned and the main contractor.

A memo / letter from relevant department or utility company to justify why all alternatives of daytime work are not feasible.

Details of the maintenance programme from the relevant department or utility company.