Garden fires official rules

[blossom2 10]

Hi, we are wanting a bonfire tonight ( on our back garden) to get rid of a load of old wood ect.. but didn't know if there were any certain times of the day/evening that it is illegal, such as before 6 someone has recently told me? just wanted to verify this, been googling it all morning to try and find out but can't seem to...

 

It will be in a massave burning tin so not dangerous and won't spread to other things.

 

Thanx.

[willman 10]

None.

If in doubt phone the council.

In NEDDC regardless of rumour you can have one when you want.

[lyndix 10]

I don` think there is a time, you just have to be considerate of your neighbours. If they are sat on garden or have the washing out then don`t light it. Or let them know that you`re gonna light it at a certain time, then they can get their washing in etc.

When we have had fires we have left them till later, about 8.30/9pm.

[Mathom 10]

The rule is that you are supposed to have them in an evening - I read that on the council site a while back.

 

However I wouldn't do it in this weather because people will have house windows open in the evenings and might get a tad angry about having a load of smoke stinking out their houses, so I'd wait til it's not hot sunny weather - probably in a few days knowing the UK weather

[willman 10]

Bonfire Nuisance and how to deal with it - Bonfires and the Law

 

"It is a common misconception that there are specific by-laws to prohibit bonfires ¡ there are not. An outright ban would be difficult to enforce and very occasionally a bonfire is the best practical way to dispose of garden waste. If used sensitively the occasional bonfire should not cause a major problem. However, where a neighbour is causing a problem by burning rubbish, the law can be used for your protection."

 

from Sheffield City Councils website.

[alchresearch 215]

I was always bought up to light one after six.

 

But a bit of common sense is always a good thing. If it's still warm and sunny at 7 or 8pm during the week spare a thought for those who work and might want to relax in their garden or do their washing then.

 

I sometimes put my washer on before I go to work, then hang it out when I get home, and leave it out to dry until 8 at night.

[BOD1 10]

You can have a bonfire anytime you like long as,The smoke from the fire is not causeing an hazerd to road users.But like other have said be considerate to others:)

[iansheff 89]

I was always unnder the impression you could not light bonfires before 7pm.

[rockchick80 10]

I phoned the council about this and there is no time you can or cant have a bonfire.

 

You just have to be considerate to neighbours if they have washing out etc.

 

So, go for it!!!

 

xXx

[carosio 186]

I don't usually have problems with neighbours occasionally burning garden waste, but it's a different matter when they decide to burn rubber and plastics which create dangerous toxic smoke - not very nice on children and garden produce.

[Hetty 12]

....................I am just very thankful you are NOT my neighbour!! I think any garden fire large or small is a very anti social thing too do. Take it to the tip (if you have transport) put bit by bit in the bin, Simples!!!

[alchresearch 215]

Yeah, that's a good point. What are you burning that can't be recycled?