problem with neighbour

JillyQ

Hi first off if this isnt in the right area mods feel free to move it. If someone installs an outdoor stove and the smell is coming into someone elses house constantly is there anything that can be done.

goz83

Close your windows

Erm, i could be wrong, but i think there has to be a minimum chimney height for an outdoor stove to prevent exactly this. You might have to ask elsewhere, perhaps the council, or planning office might have answers. It's not exactly a BBQ, so might be something that can be done,

JillyQ

goz83 wrote: »

Close your windows

Erm, i could be wrong, but i think there has to be a minimum chimney height for an outdoor stove to prevent exactly this. You might have to ask elsewhere, perhaps the council, or planning office might have answers. It's not exactly a BBQ, so might be something that can be done,

Hi thank you for the reply. I will check that. Windows have been closed all day house still stinks.

slimjimmc

JillyQ wrote: »

Hi thank you for the reply. I will check that. Windows have been closed all day house still stinks.

It might be worth checking what he's burning in this stove.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/waste_management_and_recycling/burning_household_waste.html

JillyQ

slimjimmc wrote: »

It might be worth checking what he's burning in this stove.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/waste_management_and_recycling/burning_household_waste.html

Hi thanks for that there is defo a flew onit. I think it maybe paper that is being burned init.

slimjimmc

JillyQ wrote: »

Hi thanks for that there is defo a flew onit. I think it maybe paper that is being burned init.

I'm not sure if you actually read the link but it doesn't matter if it has a flue or not, a flue is irrelevant. Even burning paper could be illegal.

Burning household waste at home or in your garden is illegal. Examples of where you cannot burn household or garden waste are:

• In a barrel or exposed pile in the yard or garden
• On a bonfire
• On an open fire, range or other solid fuel appliance
• In a mini-incinerator, for example, a home or garden incinerator purchased from a DIY centre.

Waste burners and other devices such as, mini or household incinerators, which may be located in buildings or gardens, are illegal even if they are attached to a stack or flue

JillyQ

slimjimmc wrote: »

I'm not sure if you actually read the link but it doesn't matter if it has a flue or not, a flue is irrelevant. Even burning paper could be illegal.

Hi sorry I was absolutely exhausted when I read that this morning. Im 99% certain I know what they were burning so I will talk the management co & see where it goes.

Ken.

Hire one of these http://www.crosshire.ie/air-conditioning/air-conditioner.php?item_id=477 and put it in your back yard so it blows smoke back on the neighbour. Anyone asks your drying your clothes.

P_1

Is your neighbour approachable? If they are it might be worthwhile popping in for a friendly chat to explain the problem and offer any solutions (like a higher chimney for the stove) before going down the legal road.

slimjimmc

JillyQ wrote: »

Hi sorry I was absolutely exhausted when I read that this morning. Im 99% certain I know what they were burning so I will talk the management co & see where it goes.

No problem, just wasn't sure you saw that bit.

JillyQ

P_1 wrote: »

Is your neighbour approachable? If they are it might be worthwhile popping in for a friendly chat to explain the problem and offer any solutions (like a higher chimney for the stove) before going down the legal road.

The one I know isnt overly approachable the other one isnt here that long so I dont know.

evolving_doors

P_1 wrote: »

Is your neighbour approachable? If they are it might be worthwhile popping in for a friendly chat to explain the problem and offer any solutions (like a higher chimney for the stove) before going down the legal road.

I wouldnt start haggling or negotiating with your neighbour op. what they are doing is illegal and detrimental to your health pure and simple. Tell em straight that its going into your house and you feel ill. Mention that you dont think the council/management company allow it .

freshpopcorn

Is it a chiminea? For the Sumner.
I always thought they were legal.

JillyQ

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Is it a chiminea? For the Sumner.
I always thought they were legal.

I havent heard of that whst does it smell like?

slimjimmc

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Is it a chiminea? For the Sumner.
I always thought they were legal.

They probably are legal since they're designed to be solid fuel space heaters not incinerators. However using it to burn waste is illegal.

JillyQ

slimjimmc wrote: »

They probably are legal since they're designed to be space heaters not incinerators. However using it to burn waste is illegal.

thats why I was asking what it smelt like as I ended up having to close all the air vents and windows to keep the smell out.