Are wood burners going to be banned in the UK?

Are wood burning stoves being banned? No, the government isn’t blocking the sale of wood or coal-burning stoves in the UK. Instead, “polluting fuels” used to warm up our homes inside such stoves are being banned in England only, to help clean up the air.

What are the new regulations for log burners?

From January 1, 2022, all new woodburners must meet strict Ecodesign efficiency and emissions limits. Furthermore, look out for various levels of clearSkies certification marks, which distinguish solid-fuel stoves that both meet and go beyond Ecodesign requirements.

Do log burners need building regulations?

There is no legal requirement or stove building regulation that states that you to have a flue liner in your chimney if it is in good condition. However, they are strongly advised by most HETAS installers for both safety and performance reasons. Some of these are: Improved draw.

Will I still be able to use my log burner after 2022?

Can I still use my wood burning stove from 2022? The answer is yes!

What is the law on burning wood?

Since 1 May 2021, the Air Quality Solid Fuel regulations have come into force restricting the sale of wet wood and bituminous coal. You should not burn old pallets, furniture or scrap wood as it may contain contaminants that can be harmful to your health and the environment.

Will log burners be banned?

There’s no need to panic, wood burning stoves will not be banned. You can still use your old stove. New regulations come into force in 2022. You can buy a new highly efficient, clean burning stove now.

Does a log burner need planning permission?

You do not technically require planning permission to install a wood burning stove, however since 2005 it has been a legal requirement to let your local authority building control department know of your intentions – no matter what type of heating appliance you are installing.

Do you need planning permission for a log burner flue?

To get a wood burning stove installed in your home, the government states that you do not need to acquire planning permission from Building Control if these conditions are adhered to: The flue is situated at the rear or side of the building with a maximum clearance of 1m above the highest part of the roof.

Do you need a safety certificate for a log burner?

YES: Simply ask for a copy of the certificate of compliance. This usually has a small cost involved. This will confirm the installation is compliant. If you are still uncomfortable, you can contact a local HETAS installer to inspect the works and advise you.

Are wood burners still legal?

The short answer is no, wood burning stoves are not going to be banned. Regulations will be in place to limit the most unclean solid fuels in favour of more efficient ‘Ready to Burn’ logs. You will be allowed to continue using a log burner in your home.

Can I still use a log burner in the UK?

By 2022, only the cleanest log burners and stoves will be allowed to be on the UK market. Rules will be set in place to restrict the use of unclean solid fuels. You will be allowed to continue using a log burner in your home.

What are the new regulations for wood-burning stoves?

The new regulations put in force that by 2022, all new log burners and wood-burning stoves must restrict their emissions to an agreed level. In other words, the old log burners can remain operational, but the new ones have to be more efficient.

What are the new log burner regulations for 2022?

Are all wood burning stoves now ecodesign ready?

No. All log burners and wood-burning stoves that are already installed or are currently in the supply chain (manufactured before 1st January 2022) are exempt from the new regulations. The regulations only intend to restrict manufacturing or selling a log burner that isn’t Ecodesign ready after 1st January 2022.