@Deborah Searle said:
I think its due to an increased number of downsizers who expect the same level of noise they enjoyed living in their previous mansions, which was probably none.
Slipping on my grumpy nanna stilettos… I think we’ve evolved into noisier people who live more indoors. Subwoofers, mobile phones, tellys/screens in rooms other than the lounge, many people with undiagnosed hearing loss due to years of headphone/earbud use turning up the volume, etc. etc. etc.
As for levels of noise in surburbia – nothing beats that weekend race to the lawnmover. 😉
Consideration for your neighbours wherever you live is the thing.