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In article , Mike
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And just to add to the other responses - I think there is (or should be)
an unwritten law that implies that you:
shouldn't start a fire until after 19.00 in the summer if you have
neighbours - you might get away with 18.00 in the autumn/winter;
tell the neighbours in order to ensure they aren't leaving washing
out/entertaining in the garden.

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regards andyw

There is no law, national that is, about bonfires. Unless there is a local
byelaw, you can have a bonfire just when you like,


Hence the reference to unwritten law.

Call it garden etiquette if you will - or even behaving like a decent
human - but the post was pointing out the need to be considerate of your
neighbours, not the status in law.

However, if your smoke causes a nuisance it can be dealt with under the
Environmental Protection Act 1990 and if it drifts across a public
highway where it could endanger traffic it is an offence under the
Highways Act 1980
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"