Smoke control areas (SCAs) apply to smoke from chimneys. In these areas it is an offence to emit smoke from a building, to obtain and use solid fuel (other than authorised fuel), or to sell solid fuel (other than authorised fuel) for use in premises located within an SCA. There are some exceptions, for example, where the fuel is authorised by the SCA (Authorised Fuels) Regulations, the fuel is being burnt on a fireplace exempted by an SCA (Exempted Fireplace) Order or if the building or fireplace has been exempted by conditions specified by the local authority. Complaints of smoke in an SCA are investigated by the Pollution Section.
To view the borough's smoke control orders, please use the drop down link below.
Please note that these are copies of the original documents, where they could be found, and whilst new addresses may not be specifically mentioned, they are included in the control areas, as can be seen in the attached updated maps.
If you would like to check if your property is in a smoke control area please use the map below.
Contact the team directly on 01773 841335 or email envadmin@ambervalley.gov.uk
