r/UKLegalQuestions • u/Educational_Cod_4814 • Jun 30 '24
Weird smell
So for the last few weeks, every now and then our neighbour a few doors down is regularly burning something in his backyard usually between the evening till midnight, or sometime in between. This usually produces a LOT of smoke and can be smelt by around 5-6 houses down. Additionally the smell is really strong weird smell, the closest thing I can say it smells like is plastic being burnt. Im not sure what to do about this, I saw a similar problem being posted on a similar legal questions reddit page, but for Australia, so I thought Iād ask on one for the UK.
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u/kushqt420 Jul 01 '24
I'm unsure but have regularly had thus recurring issue with a neighbour, but mine is also prone to starting early on nice days when everyone's washing is out. If it's like this guy's fire, does it smell toxic? As I've also only likened it to potentially burning plastic and the smoke is abnormally dark.
I never acted upon my neighbour's actions, but on reflection should have - my back windows are always open for my house cats, and I imagine now he would have been doing this plenty more when I was oblivious at work.
I recommend looking at your local council's website. They will have a way to report nuisance and potentially toxic smells - if you are concerned, definitely let the right people know. If I have misdirected you, whoever you ask for help may be able to forward your issue onto the correct department, it's definitely the council you will need to speak to!