Wood is not an authorised fuel however it can be burnt in an authorised appliance such as a wood burning stove. The Scottish Government has the power to authorise fuels. It is an offence to acquire an ‘unauthorised’ fuel for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an ‘exempt’ appliance.
Are wood burning stoves allowed in Edinburgh?
The restriction on emitting smoke does not mean that you cannot burn wood, however to burn wood within Edinburgh you need to be burning it in an approved wood burning stove which has been correctly installed.
Do you need planning permission for a wood burning stove Scotland?
Do You Need Planning Permission to Install a Wood Burning Stove? In the UK, you don’t need any prior planning permission to install a wood burner, if the work is carried out by a HETAS installer.
Are wood burning stoves allowed in Scotland?
Many parts of the Scotland are Smoke Control Areas where you can’t emit smoke from a chimney unless you’re burning an authorised fuel or using exempt appliances (e.g. burners or stoves). A fine of up to £1000 can be issue if you are found to have broken this ruling.
Can I have a fire in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh’s smoke control rules don’t extend to bonfires and other burning outdoors. There are no bylaws that forbid garden bonfires or restrict the time at which they can be lit. If you are burning a bonfire however, you should take appropriate steps to avoid annoying your neighbours.
Can I complain about my Neighbours wood burning stove in Scotland?
Local councils are legally obliged to investigate any complaints made under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 relating to public health and nuisance issues, which include smoke and fumes from fires or stoves.
Do you need planning permission to put a wood burner in?
You do not necessarily need planning permission to install a wood stove. However, the law states that you need to let your local authority know about your intentions to install any heating appliance. Planning permission only becomes relevant if you plan on making structural modifications to the building.
Will log burners be banned in Scotland?
Graph shows emissions of particulate matter in thousands of tonnes. For now, the Scottish Government has no plans to ban wood burning stoves. Instead, a government spokesperson said there is a drive to encourage take up of “the cleanest and most technologically advanced stoves on the market”.
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.
Do I need a certificate for my wood burning stove?
YES: Simply ask for a copy of the certificate of compliance. This usually has a small cost involved. This will confirm the installation is compliant. If you are still uncomfortable, you can contact a local HETAS installer to inspect the works and advise you.
Do you need a building warrant for a log burner Scotland?
In Scotland (as of 2019) you often do not need anybody’s permission to fit a solid fuel stove or chimney flue. Try and work it out here.
Are there any restrictions 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.
How do I complain about a Neighbours wood burner?
If you feel strongly that you have grounds to make a complaint about your neighbour’s wood burner, you should contact your local council. You can rest assured that they are obliged by law to investigate your grievance. You can usually lodge your complaint in one of three ways: over the phone, by letter or by email.
What are the new regulations for log burners?
clearSkies certification at Level 3 and above offers futureproofing as it meets or exceeds the emissions and efficiency requirements of the Ecodesign legislation that became law in January 2022. Appliances with clearSkies level 3 and above certification can legally burn wood in a Smoke Control Area.
Can you burn stuff in your garden Scotland?
There is no law to stop people from burning rubbish in their garden. However when it becomes a nuisance or may affect health we can investigate. If you think the fire is out of control and dangerous you should contact the Fire Service.
Is it legal to light a fire in Scotland?
There are no laws against having bonfires, though it is an offence for the smoke, or the smell of the smoke to cause a statutory nuisance.
Will my woodburner be banned?
The answer is no, as long as the stove being purchased is an Ecodesign model or was manufactured before the 1st January 2022. All stoves on sale will have to meet one of these criteria.
Is a log burner cheaper than gas 2022?
In fact, it means that a wood burning stove costs about a third of the price of electric heating and approximately 13% less than gas central heating for the average household.
Can I install a wood burning stove in my house?
Unlike fireplaces, wood stoves can heat a whole room or possibly even your whole house, depending on its layout. And their prefabricated chimney pipes let you install them practically anywhere—even in front of an existing hearth.
Can I legally fit my own log burner?
The most qualified people to do this are HETAS stove installers. While you can install a stove yourself, unless you have your own HETAS certificate you will need to have it inspected for safety by local authorities.
Do I need a HETAS certificate in Scotland?
Although being HETAS or OFTEC registered is not a legal requirement in Scotland, most forward-thinking showrooms and installers realise that the well informed consumer will appreciate and prefer to use an installer who is accredited.