Don’t Believe the Scaremongering Headlines — Woodburning Stoves Are Not Being BANNED
There’s a growing wave of panic online saying that woodburning stoves are being outlawed — but the facts say otherwise.
✅ The UK government recently confirmed under the upcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS) that wood-burning stoves will still be permitted as a secondary heating source in new homes.
✅ According to the independent consumer body Which?, as of 2025 “there are no plans to ban wood burners” outright — though regulations and fuel requirements are tighter.
✅ Yes — there are new rules to improve air quality (e.g. only Ecodesign-certified stoves can be sold, certain fuels are restricted in smoke control areas) — but that’s about responsible use, not a blanket ban.
➡️ In short: the headlines claiming “WOODBURNING STOVES BANNED” are misleading. What’s really happening is a push for cleaner, safer wood-burning practices, not a ban.
If you already own a stove — or are thinking of installing one — there’s no evidence they’re being outlawed. They remain fully legal when used correctly
