Are there regulations restricting the use of fireplaces in London?

Question

I am looking to move to London and would like a wood-burning or gas remote-controlled fireplace. Are either permitted in London? If not, are they permitted in the suburbs?

Answer 1

Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare the whole or part of the district of the authority to be a smoke control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a furnace or from any fixed boiler if located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an “unauthorised fuel” for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an “exempt” appliance (“exempted” from the controls which generally apply in the smoke control area). The current maximum level of fine is £1,000 for each offence.

Answer 2

Fireplaces In London

Answer 3

There's no restriction on fireplaces, although new ones have to comply with safety regulations. (Basically so they don't burn the house down). There is a restriction on smoke both in London and well out into the suburbs.

A gas fire needs sufficient ventilation in the room. You may need to get an extra ventilator fitted.

With a wood burning fire, there should be no problems provided the chimney can provide enough draught.

If you want to burn coal, you need a special type of fire that recycles the smoke so only CO2 and water vapour go up the chimney.

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Answer 5

You must use smokeless fuel. I don't know if wood is classified as smokeless.