Statutory guidance

Smoke control area enforcement: local authorities in England

Action local authorities can take in a smoke control area against smoke from chimneys and the sale of unauthorised solid fuel.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
1 May 2022

Applies to England

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Smoke control area enforcement by local authorities in England

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Guidance for local authorities in England on how to apply the smoke control area rules, including:

  • issuing a written warning or financial penalty for smoke emissions
  • checking fuel retailers are informing customers of the rules
  • serving an abatement notice for nuisance smoke

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Published 1 May 2022

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