A DEFRA-approved stove is a wood-burning stove or multi-fuel stove that meets emissions and efficiency standards set by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). These stoves are designed to burn fuel more cleanly, making them suitable for Smoke Control Areas.

Yes! One of the main benefits of a DEFRA-approved stove is that it’s legally allowed in Smoke Control Areas. These stoves produce fewer emissions, so they’re better for the environment and meet local air quality regulations.

DEFRA-approved stoves are designed to burn wood more efficiently, but many models can also burn smokeless fuels. Always check the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure you’re using the correct fuel type for your stove.

Yes, they are! Chesneys DEFRA-Approved stoves are engineered to burn fuel more efficiently, producing less smoke and using less wood to generate the same heat. This not only helps the environment but can also save you money on fuel in the long run.

All Chesneys stoves are DEFRA-approved! We offer a full range of stoves that meet DEFRA’s strict emissions standards. This means every model is suitable for Smoke Control Areas, so you can enjoy a clean-burning, efficient stove no matter where you live. Our most popular stoves produce one tenth of the volume of emissions that a DEFRA approved stove is required to meet, making them amongst the cleanest stoves in the market.