A ministerial direction means that wood burners and other biofuel heating systems including peat can still be installed pending the outcome of the review. Climate Action Minister Alasdair Allan has written to council bosses across Scotland confirming that the restriction have been temporarily dropped.

Approximately 200,000 new stoves are purchased each year. While earlier this year Wakefield Council became the first local authority to issue a fine under the Environment Act 2021, on a solid fuel appliance user which can see penalties of up to £300 levied on households emitting excessive smoke from chimneys in Smoke Controlled Areas.

SNP ministers have performed a significant U-turn as they voted to scrap a ban on wood burning stoves in new-build homes. The Scottish Government revealed that it has lifted the ban following substantial backlash from industry,

The RCPCH said it also wants to see Ella’s law brought in, and for the Government to commit to World Health Organisation (WHO) air quality guidelines