Any laws again burning stuff at night?

Where my parents live in Hertfordshire, it is the case that you are allowed bonfires after 6pm. I'm not sure whether this is just a council thing or nationwide, but we had leafets about it a long, long time ago and our gardeners who come and mow my parents lawn were aware of it.

Trouble is still, that on a nice summer evening, you probably want to be outside way after 6pm. We used to have a neighbor who always started a bonfire the second the sun came out. My parents had a word with him about and he did them a little less frequently than he used to.

I'm pretty sure that if it's past 11pm it's certainly unreasonable. You could also claim it's a danger because it's actually late, dark and there is a chance that it could be a fire burning without anyone to control it, and certainly less people noticing it if it was out of control.
 
Dont think you are allowed fires after sunset, go round and complain, if not ring the fire brigade then prepare for never ending battle
 
There is not a national law for bonfires but there may be a local bye law resticting time or even banning it, check with the local council enviromental health.

Its usual said that if you want a bonfire its polite to wait till dusk as most people have gone ondoors and shut there windows also you cannot burn anything toxic eg plastics or cause others to be (cant think of the right wording something like) inconveneanced or not be able to enjoy the use of their garden.
Also if it is only ocasional its usual ok but if say every week then there may be more cause for concern and the council may take action.

But first things first go and say hello to the neighbour (speak to other neighbours as well they may already know them and introduce you or help) and politly and carmly and friendly talk (NOT SHOUT or carry on like a loon at them, people dig there heels in when confronted) ask if they can wait till latter or warn you if they need to burn stuff (not that theres any need to burn stuff and polute the air! but then some just like fires).
If that does not work then talk to the council keep a record of the conversations with the neighbour and the council and when there are fires. Take phots etc.

Good luck
 
Great advice to go and talk first, he might surprise you and be very understanding about the situation, he might be a considerate guy and thats why he thought he would be better doing it at night, so go m8 get talking to him.
 
just explain the situation about being hot and having to have the windows open for the children and the smoke coming in the window.

if he is a reasonable person im sure he will understand.

if he's not reasonable then nuke him from orbit !
 
Phone the fire service, we have a statuatory obligation to attend all calls and will not look down on anyone for calling about ignorant neighbours. The smoke that effects your kids is an issue and your local brigade will happily have a word in the idiots ear.
 
Talk to him followed by the council. If it continues then sling over a can of something highly combustable when he does it again or just use a hose.
 
eddiemcgarrigle said:
Phone the fire service, we have a statuatory obligation to attend all calls and will not look down on anyone for calling about ignorant neighbours. The smoke that effects your kids is an issue and your local brigade will happily have a word in the idiots ear.
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I so wouldn't feel comfortable about that! What if there is an emergency happening at the same time ... or do you mean call on a non emergency number?
 
eddiemcgarrigle said:
Phone the fire service, we have a statuatory obligation to attend all calls and will not look down on anyone for calling about ignorant neighbours. The smoke that effects your kids is an issue and your local brigade will happily have a word in the idiots ear.
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No, do not call out the fire service to settle your domestic arguments for you.
 
I say go around and talk to him, he may not think he is being inconsiderate. By doing it at night he is probably thinking everyone is asleep so I can just burn this without stinking out their BBQ, washing etc and not disturb people.

I work within Social Housing, you will be surprised how many ASB complaints are solved just by talking to your neighbour. Don't do it when he is burning the paper ... there is not much you can do then and you will just be angry and frustrated. Pop over in the afternoon when you are calmed down.

What about coming to a compromise with him. Ask him to let you know when he is planning on burning his paperwork, and keep your windows closed then, open them back up an hour or so after he has finished.
 
Wicksta said:
No, do not call out the fire service to settle your domestic arguments for you.
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Unless I'm mistaken Eddie works for the fire brigade so if he's suggesting it then you have to presume it is something you could reasonably expect the fire brigade to do.

I reckon that you're right and it would be better to contact the neighbour directly and try to sort it out civilly first but it's pleasing to know that contacting the fire brigade is an option if necessary.
 
I understand your annoyance due to your kids but not all paper can be recycled, I never recycle paper that has personal information on, I.e. pay slips, bank statements etc...
 
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