Bonfires can cause a considerable nuisance because of the ash and smoke produced. Commercial premises or builders should not light bonfires and we can take action if advised of a problem with a bonfire.
Details
Commercial premises or builders should not use bonfires to dispose of any rubbish produced as a result of their operations. The only exception to this is the burning of diseased wood on site, which is permitted in certain cases. If a bonfire is causing a nuisance we can take action under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, whilst if the bonfire produces black smoke this could be an offence under the Clean Air Act 1993. If either our informal or formal approach is ignored then we will consider prosecuting the offender.
Next Steps
Contact us by:
- preferably by telephone so we can visit the premises whilst the fire is still burning or, by
- fax
- email
- letter
When you contact us we will need the address of the property where the bonfire is situated, as we cannot proceed without this information.
Contacts
Telephone: 020 8313 4830
Fax: 020 8313 4450
e-mail: ehts.customer@bromley.gov.uk
Address: Environmental Health and Trading Standards, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH