Noise from two romping neighbours has sparked a neighbourhood row as residents in the area filed a complaint over the disturbance.
The couple in Bradford were first issued a warning letter to resolve the issue before a council worker installed a recording device in the complainant's home to monitor the disturbance.
The officer subsequently reviewed the recordings and determined the sexual sounds were "unreasonable".
Local authorities have equipped residents with noise diaries and recording equipment to document sound levels from amorous neighbours.
Noise from two romping neighbours has sparked a neighbourhood row
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These measures form part of councils' efforts to address noise complaints that have prevented residents from getting a good night's sleep.
Council noise officers have received numerous complaints about sexual activity disturbing residents across the UK.
The disturbances included moaning, groaning, banging of the headboard, and squeaky bedsprings that prevented neighbours from sleeping.
Those found responsible for excessive sexual noise face potential penalties.
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The couple in Bradford were first issued a warning letter
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Councils can issue fines of up to £110 to residents who breach noise regulations.
More serious cases may result in court action against the offending parties.
At least 100 complaints were made to councils within a year about loud lovemaking disturbing neighbours.
A Freedom of Information survey revealed that 30 councils recorded 98 complaints about sexual noise from neighbours, although the actual figure is likely much higher as most councils could not provide specific numbers.
Rotherham recorded the highest number with 15 complaints about intimate noises from neighbours
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However, the true scale of the problem remains unclear as the majority of councils contacted could not provide specific figures for sexual noise complaints.
Rotherham recorded the highest number with 15 complaints about intimate noises from neighbours.
One frustrated resident in Islington, North London, reported to the council that neighbours "were making sex noises through the night and the bed was making creaking and banging noises as well".
In Telford, Shropshire, a complainant said their neighbours' headboard repeatedly struck the wall. Meanwhile, a Kingston resident in South West London described the couple next door as "having the loudest sex imaginable".
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