![]() However, appliances which release smoke through a chimney of a building, such as a summerhouse, can only burn authorised fuel or be listed as exempt by Defra. You can use outdoor barbecues, chimineas, fireplaces and pizza ovens in Smoke Control Areas. You must only use fuels recommended by the manufacturer of your appliance. Unauthorised fuels, such as wood, can only be burned in exempt appliances, such as certain types of boilers, cookers and stoves.ĭefra has published a list of exempt appliances on its website. You can use kindling in order to start a fire. Unless you have an appliance listed as exempt under the legislation, you can only use fuel on the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) list of authorised fuels or one of the following 'smokeless' fuels: ![]() Smoke Control Orders cover the majority of the borough, meaning you cannot emit smoke from a chimney unless you burn an authorised fuel or your appliance has been listed as exempt from the legislation.īreaches of Smoke Control Orders carry a maximum fine of £1,000.ĭownload a map of the borough's Smoke Control Areas What can you burn in Smoke Control Areas?
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