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Burning wood and coal produces dangerous pollution that has a serious effect on our health. Camden is a Smoke Control Area. This means only approved fuels and exempt applicances can be used.
It is an offence to produce smoke from:
You could be fined up to £1,000. It is also an offence to use unauthorised fuel,
unless it is used in an exempt appliance.
In an open fireplace or a non-approved appliance, you can only burn:
Wood, wood chips and wood pellets are non-authorised fuels and can only be burned in appliances approved by the Secretary of State, called exempt appliances.
If you plan to install a wood burning stove you should register your appliance:
Register your wood burning stove
You must include:
Even if your fuel or appliance complies with the smoke control requirements, you’re not exempt from nuisance legislation.