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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ban wood burning stoves and all solid fuel burning in homes that are on the grid

Closed 1,285 signatures

What the petition asks

According to DEFRA domestic wood burning is the largest single source of PM2.5 in UK. PM pollution is known to exacerbate respiratory conditions including Asthma and COVID for the user and for neighbours. PM and wood smoke pollution can ingress into neighbours’ homes even with windows closed.
When referring to the effect of PM pollution on health the WHO state "thresholds below which adverse effects do not occur have not been identified". Woodsmoke like tobacco smoke contains compounds that are carcinogenic. Whilst smoking is banned in some public places, woodsmoke pollution continues where people live, sleep, work, go to school and spend their recreational time. Banning woodburning in homes on the grid is a quick low-cost solution to cleaner, healthier air for everyone.

Timeline

12 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,285
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 12 Oct 2020
Closed 12 Apr 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.