Mr Asple said in an affidavit that for the last year or so, he and his wife have been "subjected to repeated and persistent noise nuisance" from the bar. This confirmed the existence of a significant noise nuisance of between 49db and 57db, exceeding the applicable limit of between 7db and 15db, he said. The noise nuisance has had a deeply distressing impact on their daily lives and normal conversation in their home is disrupted during peak periods of activity. The bass-heavy music penetrates through walls and windows even when the windows are closed, he said. "My wife and I dread the approach of each weekend, knowing that our sleep will be disrupted and our peace disturbed."