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    • FOI request (FOIR-863540551)

      Log burner enforcement

      Requested Fri 07 August 2026
      Responded Fri 28 August 2026

       

      I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding inspections and enforcement action relating to domestic log burners (wood-burning stoves) within your council area.

      Please provide the following information for the last five full tax years. 

      Please tell me:

      1. The number of complaints received by the council relating to domestic log burners in the period. 


      2. The number of inspections or investigations carried out by the council relating to domestic log burners or wood-burning stoves.


      3. The reasons for these inspections (for example, complaints received, smoke nuisance, planning issues, Clean Air Act matters, or other concerns).


      4. The number of cases where the council identified a breach or issue requiring action.


      - Details of the action taken following these inspections, including (where applicable):
      - informal advice or warnings issued; enforcement notices served; fines or penalties issued;
      - prosecutions or other legal action taken; any other remedial action required.


      Response

      Between 01/04/2021 and 31/03/2026 there were 446 total complaints regarding smoke emissions.

      Unfortunately our system does not break this down further - these are all smoke complaints from bonfires/log burners/wood burning stoves/other.

      All complaints are investigated and warning letters sent to perpetrators.

      No notices or prosecutions for any complaint during this time.

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