Thursdaymoon Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Probably a stupid question but can I burn some very old wood in a Chiminea? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 It may be classed as a bonfire which are illegal in Southwark. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/#findComment-1439822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Yes you can https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rulesAs long as it doesn't produce dark smoke (I.E. if burning plastics) And as for bonfire being illegal , southwarks web site says you can report them if they are smoky but in general they aren't illegal unless causing a smoke nuisance (burning dry wood is fine , wet wood not)They can not act on reports of the smell of a fire as smell is not part of the legislation.It's an urban myth that southwark have banned bonfires as they don't have the authority to make that a regulation .. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/#findComment-1439859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutterqueen Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 It's not an urban myth! I'm sure if Southwark Council can close off an entire road then they can enforce bonfire regulations!To the OP I would say please don't do it. I'm sure there are more environmentally friendly ways you could get rid of a piece of wood. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/#findComment-1439872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Clutter queen please post the link to the regulations on southwarks website to back up your statement as they don't have the legislative powers to ban bonfires. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/#findComment-1439881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seenbeen Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Clutterqueen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's not an urban myth! I'm sure if Southwark> Council can close off an entire road then they can> enforce bonfire regulations!> > To the OP I would say please don't do it. I'm> sure there are more environmentally friendly ways> you could get rid of a piece of wood.I agree...we are all living in increasingly cramped spaces and what with the vehicle pollution, noise pollution etc adding unnecessary pollution is just anti-social. I assume the OP has a garden- I put old wood at the back of mine and let it rot- you never know it may provide a home for insects or other wildlife... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/#findComment-1439938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Buzzard Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 You can burn kiln dried wood - try logalog for some really good HETAS approved logs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/259574-can-you-use-a-chiminea-in-southwark/#findComment-1440691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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