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Bonfires

Although there are no specific byelaws about bonfires and you are entitled to have a bonfire to dispose of garden waste, you are not entitled to cause a nuisance by having a bonfire.  Your neighbours are entitled to enjoy their homes and gardens.  It is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to cause a nuisance by burning rubbish.

Garden Bonfires ( PDF File 99KB file details)
Commercial Bonfires ( PDF File 63KB file details)

You can report a bonfire to the Council by phoning 01732 227000, or email environmental.protection@sevenoaks.gov.uk.