There is nothing better than getting up in the morning to the glare and the heat from a woodburning stove although sometimes it is a little frustrating when lighting your stove first thing in the […]
Category: Stove Advice & Maintenance
How to use a Wood Burning Stove – for beginners
For stove beginners, it can be a very overwhelming situation to find yourself in having to light a fire. And with the raise in sales of wood burners, there are more and more people finding […]
Wood burning Stoves in the Modern World
If you already own a wood burner you can probably reel off a list of things as to why they have become so popular in the modern world. When picturing a wood burning stove, a […]
Factors you should consider before buying a Stove
There are many different factors you should be thinking of before buying and installing a Stove. We are going to go through them now to ensure you make the right decision. Size By size we […]
Is summer the right time to install a wood burner?
As the summer months are approaching and the peak season for stoves is coming to end, we are now questioning if it is better to get a stove installed in the summer. No-one is thinking […]
Decorating the Mantelpiece for all occasions
The Mantelpiece The centre and focal point in most living areas is the fire. If you are lucky enough to have mantelpiece, then make the most of it and decorate it with style & finesse […]
Is your home power cut proof?
Get your home ready for a power cut! If you have experienced stormy weather like we have over the last month, then this blog post will open up a whole other reason to get a […]
What does an Airwash System do?
What does an Airwash System do? When you think of the Airwash system, I bet advanced technology springs to mind but believe me it is more straightforward than you think. Once you get to grips […]
Packing up for Summer
Packing up for Summer There are a few things you can do during the summer months to ensure your stove is ready for another hard-working winter. As you won’t be using it as much in […]
Do you need planning permission for a wood-burning stove?
There is a common misconception that those looking to install a wood-burning stove or multifuel stove will require planning permission from their local authority. Historically, yes you may well have required some kind of clearance from your local authority, but recent changes mean that in the vast majority of cases no formal planning permission will be required. There are still rules, regulations and guidelines but as long as you are sensible you will not require planning permission.
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Government guidance
The official guidance from the UK government suggests that planning consent is not required if the following conditions are adhered to:
• The flue is situated at the rear or side of the building with maximum clearance of 1 m above the highest part of the roof.
• Even if you have permitted development rights, if a building is listed or in a designated area it is sensible to check with your local planning authority about installing a flue. In the majority of cases further planning permission will not be required but it is better to be safe than sorry.
• No flue should be fitted on the principle or the side elevation of a building that faces onto a highway.