Smoke and bonfires There are no local byelaws or restrictions on
when a resident can have a bonfire at their home. However,
domestic fires must not cause a nuisance and commercial bonfires
(including the burning of waste from building works and
gardening services) are not permitted. If you make a complaint
to the Council, you may be asked to keep a diary of the
nuisance(pdf, 15KB). The Council discourages bonfires as they
cause air pollution, upset neighbours, and can damage health,
particularly of children, older people, and those with breathing
and heart conditions. If you choose to have a bonfire at your
home, it is your responsibility to ensure that it does not cause
a nuisance to neighbours. The following precautions should be
taken: - Notify your neighbours in advance so that you can
ensure your bonfire will not interfere with their activities
(e.g. drying laundry, garden parties, general use of their
garden). - Ensure the bonfire is located as far from your
neighbours’ properties as possible, and away