Neighbour bbq smoke

[Heathershimmerwinner]

Hi. My neighbour round the back has a raised bbq area. He has bbqs twice a day, not kidding. It’s getting a bit too much. The smell of the smoke is making me feel sick. We don’t get on with him as it is. So speaking to him is out the question. My washing constantly smells of smoke. I wouldn’t bother if he barbecued now and again. But it’s twice a day.

Or maybe via smoke signals

Which council would consider bbq'ing a nuisance and a noise pollutant? I can't see any.
Now bbq'ing is a crime, because of burning meat and PAH's. Good grief.

Oh wow, I’m embarrassed for you with this comment. Environmental health…wow

If it has nothing to do with it then why bring it up.

and sorry OP but you are incredibly rude…

I’m just off to get my burger 🍔 off the BBQ! I’m not too worried.

Reading skills are essential.

I think my neighbours must have a smokeless barbecue. They cook outside most days because there's the occasional whiff of delicious food cooking and a bit of smoke when first lit but after that I don't notice anything. If I dried washing outside there'd be no problem.
Must find out what they use.

Oh look OP, your neighbour is on MN!!

How very considerate of you.

This would really wind me up if it was twice a day and stank. But I’m not sure there is anything you can do. The neighbours a few doors down have one most nights and we are in terraces so they might as well be next door. It makes the house stink of smoke. Theirs smell of literal cigarettes too so god knows what they are burning or cooking.

I have relatives in Canada that literally BBQ every night, year round, including in winter. But their properties and outdoor space are massive so it doesn’t impact on anyone else. That’s the difference.

Well then, if you're gonna be that upset with some jovial responses and have already clearly decided you're contacting environmental health, what the fuck was the point of starting this thread 😂

Because the smell of washing doesn't taint everything for several gardens around, people don't have to go round shutting their windows so their house doesn't stink of next door's washing.....yes, it's inconsiderate.

Selfish

Twice a day is not normal

I think it is obnoxious but unfortunately not illegal or against any council regulations so im not sure what good complaining him would do except meaning you’d have to declare it as a dispute if selling.

I expect he’s making the most of the nice weather. If it was a garden fire I’d agree with you OP but I don’t think you can do a lot about a BBQ.

Generally the smoky phase only lasts until the coals are hot. Then it’ll be the cooking smells. I think you need to get your washing out quick when he’s finished cooking and before his next one.

According to who?

Says who? Is there a normal manual? Chapter on bbq frequency

If smoke from a neighbouring property is affecting the enjoyment of your home, then environmental health can take action

What because they don't agree with you?

Hi
How about accidentally watering your garden and goes on bbq.

Are we talking breakfast and lunch? Lunch and dinner? Breakfast and dinner? Does he mix it up at all?

Gosh really? That is a spectacularly selfish attitude

Correct. He can be required to abate if it is a statutory nuisance. Longer term, thick bamboo screening will really help, but take a couple of years to establish

If I were the neighbour I would just do the same to her washing. Stupid comment…