Smoke control areas
Certain parts of Newark and Sherwood have been classified as smoke control areas.
Under the Clean Air Act – legislation.gov.uk, local authorities may declare the whole or part of their district as a smoke control area.
Smoke control areas in our district
There are seven smoke control areas in Newark and Sherwood.
Contact us if you’d like to find out if your property is within a smoke control area, or if you require further advice.
The rules that apply in a smoke control area
Only approved solid fuels or exempted appliances, for example wood burning stoves, can be used in buildings in a smoke control area.
Authorised fuels include inherently smokeless fuels such as gas, electricity and anthracite together with specified brands of manufactured solid smokeless fuels.
These fuels have passed tests to confirm that they are capable of burning in an open fireplace without producing smoke.
Exempt appliances are appliances (ovens, wood burners and stoves) which have passed tests to confirm that they are capable of burning an unauthorised or inherently smoky solid fuel without emitting smoke.
You’ll find a full list of exempted appliances on Defra’s website.
Garden bonfires are not included in the smoke control exemption.
Download Defra’s practical guide to smoke control areas for further information.
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Newark and Sherwood District Council
Newark and Sherwood District Council
Castle House
Great North Road
Nottinghamshire
Newark
NG24 1BY
United Kingdom