The UK government is proposing limits on solid fuel stoves
The consultation period is near its end – 19th March is the final date.
To see the proposals visit this address: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/domestic-burning/consultation-on-solid-fuel-burning/
Proposals include:
- Strict limits on emissions from solid fuel fires and stoves
- Fines for breaching those limits
- Possible right of entry to your house to check emissions
- Checks every few years to ensure compliance
If you are not on the gas grid (Dunure has no mains gas) you may be dependent on solid fuel for your heating, or depend on it when oil is expensive. You may believe that the need to regulate stoves is greater in urban areas than rural, or that higher priority should be given to limiting pollution from toxic waste incinerators.
If you want to take part, the survey is at this address: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/domestic-burning/consultation-on-solid-fuel-burning/consultation/subpage.2026-01-13.3633732225/
The survey is only open until Thursday 19th March.