There are no laws against having a bonfire, but there are laws against the nuisance they can cause. This can lead to legal action being taken against the person responsible for the fire. Garden fires are dangerous and can get out of control. You can get rid of household or garden waste by composting or storing it.
Is Sandwell a smoke controlled area?
Many parts of Sandwell are already smoke control areas where you cannot emit smoke from a chimney unless you’re burning an authorised fuel or using ‘exempt appliances’, for example burners or stoves.
Can I light a bonfire in my garden?
There are no laws on when a resident can have a bonfire at their home. However, domestic or commercial fires must not cause a statutory nuisance.
What time can you have a fire in your garden UK?
There are no set times when you can or can’t have a bonfire. You should avoid burning once it gets dark as you may attract the attentions of the Fire Service. You should also avoid burning when people have washing out to dry or are likely to be disturbed by a fire.
Can I have a fire pit in my backyard UK?
Unless you live in a no-fire zone, it is generally alright for you to build a contained fire on your own property. Just make sure you don’t burn anything that will produce a lot of smoke, annoy your neighbours, or produce toxic fumes.
Can you have a bonfire in a smoke control area?
You’re allowed garden bonfires in smoke control areas but you need to follow the rules on bonfires.
Can I burn wood in a smoke control area?
Wood can only be burned on exempted appliances and must be dry and ready to burn. Non-exempted appliance users can only burn approved solid fuels. Treated waste wood and household rubbish can emit harmful fumes and toxic pollutants, such are arsenic, into your home when burnt.
Can you be fined for having a bonfire?
There are no laws against having a bonfire, but there are laws for the nuisance they can cause if prejudicial to health or a nuisance to the neighbourhood.
Can I complain about a Neighbour’s bonfire?
Complain about a neighbour’s bonfire
Your council has a responsibility to investigate complaints of smoke and fumes that could be a ‘statutory nuisance’. They can issue an ‘abatement notice’ if a neighbour’s bonfire is causing a nuisance.
Can my Neighbour have a bonfire?
If the type of domestic property you live in is suitable, it is perfectly legal to have a bonfire on your land and, contrary to popular belief, there are no restrictions as to what time of the day or day of the week you can have it on.
Is it illegal to have a bonfire after 7pm?
What time can you have a bonfire? Since there are no specific laws in place about domestic bonfires, as long as you are not burning inappropriate materials that could harm others or cause smoke to drift into the road, you could choose to have one during the day or at night.
Can I burn wood in my garden UK?
There are no laws preventing you from having a bonfire, as long as it does not cause a statutory nuisance to other people. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 a bonfire could be causing a statutory nuisance if it occurs regularly and prevents someone enjoying their garden or opening windows.
What is the law on bonfires?
The law on bonfires
There are no by-laws specifically banning or controlling bonfires. However frequent bonfires can cause a nuisance to neighbours.
Can I burn wood from my garden?
You cannot dispose of household waste or garden waste by burning it, as this will cause pollution and harm people’s health. Instead, you can recycle it or compost it.
Is it illegal to have a bonfire at night?
There are no Byelaws relating to set times when bonfires can be lit. However, you should avoid having bonfires in the evening or at night when you will not be able to watch them safely or see where the smoke is drifting. You should not burn waste that is likely to create excessive smoke or noxious fumes.
Where can I light a campfire UK?
10 UK campsites that allow campfires
- Abbey Home Farm, Gloucester.
- Coombe View Farm, Seaton, Devon.
- Yellow Wood Bush Camp, Herefordshire.
- Fisherground Campsite, Eskdale, Cumbria.
- Rocks East, Ashwicke Wiltshire.
- Masons, Appletreewick, Yorkshire Dales.
- Four Winds Lakeland Tipis.
- Swiss Farm, Henley-on-Thames.
Will I still be able to use my log burner after 2022?
Can I still use my wood burning stove from 2022? The answer is yes! This is a question that gets asked a lot, and it’s easy to misread some of the headlines about wood burners and think that it spells the end of the enjoyment of owning a wood burner.
What can I do about neighbors fire pit smoke?
What do I do if my neighbor always has a fire burning in their backyard and the smell fills my house? First ask them kindly to put it out. If that does not work call the cops.
Can I burn wood on my open fire?
According to the Stove Industry Alliance, an open fireplace is the wrong way to burn wood. Not only does it release up to 10 times the amount of harmful emissions as a stove, but burning wood on an open fire is far less efficient.
Is the law changing on wood burners?
From January 2022 all new wood burning stoves will have to meet new EcoDesign standards. The clearSkies emissions and efficiency certification scheme for stoves goes even further than EcoDesign requirements.
What can I burn in a smoke free zone?
In a smokeless zone you can only burn approved smokeless fuels such as Homefire, Ecoal50 or Phurnacite. Firewood is not an authorised fuel and cannot be used in smokeless zones, unless burnt on a DEFRA exempt appliance (see below).