Is Newcastle a smokeless zone?

The whole of Newcastle upon Tyne district is a smoke control area. It is therefore an offence under section 20 the Clean Air Act 1993 to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler in the city, unless an authorised fuel is used, or the appliance is exempt.

Can I burn wood in an 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.

How do I find out if I live in a smoke controlled area?

Get in touch with your local council to find out if you live in a smoke control area, their environmental services department will be able to help you. In a smoke control area, you can only burn fuel on the list of authorised fuels.

What can you burn in smokeless 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).

Is it legal to have an open fireplace?

1) Are fireplaces allowed in London? / Are open fireplaces allowed in London? As London is known as a smokeless zone, using wood and coal to fuel a fire is forbidden. That said, open fireplaces are allowed in London – only if you burn smokeless coal.

What can I burn in my fireplace UK?

What you can burn in smoke control areas

  • anthracite.
  • semi-anthracite.
  • gas.
  • low volatile steam coal.

What logs can I burn in UK?

Kiln dried logs
Kiln dried logs are a good option as these guarantee a low moisture content. ‘Ready to burn’ logs should have less than 20 per cent moisture levels for optimum heat output and efficiency, and with kiln dried logs you can be sure you’re purchasing a consistently dried log that will provide the best source of heat.

Can I have a woodburner in a smokeless zone?

Burning wood in smokeless zones can be confusing. Wood is not specifically listed as a smokeless fuel, so many people assume they can’t burn it in smokeless zones. However, by using a DEFRA-certified stove (also known as an exempt appliance), good quality, dry wood can be used safely.

Do I live in a smokeless zone UK?

Contact your local council to find out if you live in a smoke control area. The environmental services department will be able to help you.

Are fireplaces illegal in UK?

You can use outdoor barbecues, chimineas, fireplaces or pizza ovens in smoke control areas. If your appliance uses a chimney on the roof of a building (for example, a summerhouse), you can only burn authorised fuel unless it’s an exempt appliance.

Will open fireplaces be banned?

Does the legislation affect the sale of open fires and fireplaces? Open fires and fireplaces will no longer be able to be sold as solid fuel heating appliances after 2022.