Should all of the Netherlands ban open fireplaces and wood stoves?

A quarter of the Dutch population frequently experiences nuisance from wood burning.

Haarlem's Robbert Berkhout announced households with fireplaces should reduce usage by winter 2025-2026, or face stricter regulations by summer 2027.

Tom de Vries1 hour agoLast Update : 1 hour ago

Moet er in heel Nederland een verbod komen op open haarden en houtkachels?

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The city of Haarlem plans to reduce the use of open fireplaces among 7,100 households, as announced by Alderman Robbert Berkhout (Sustainability). The initiative aims to minimize the impact of wood smoke on residents’ health and comfort.

6 Key Takeaways

7,100 households in Haarlem have open fireplaces.
Robbert Berkhout is the sustainability alderman.
Measures may start in summer 2027 if issues persist.
A quarter of Dutch people experience wood smoke nuisance.
RIVM's burning guide will raise public awareness.
Utrecht plans to ban all wood burning by 2030.

Fast Answer: Haarlem aims to reduce open fireplace use to decrease wood smoke impact.

Berkhout stated, “Overlast van houtrook kan veel meer impact hebben dan het ongemak van een ongewenste geur.” He emphasized the need to prevent health risks and disturbances for other residents.

If the nuisance does not significantly decrease during the winters of 2025 and 2026, Berkhout warned that additional regulatory measures might be necessary, potentially starting in the summer of 2027.

Under Investigation: The city will focus on raising awareness among residents until spring 2027.

Originally reported by www.telegraaf.nl as “Praat mee: Moet er in heel Nederland een verbond komen op open haarden en houtkachels?” on 2025-09-24 16:50:00.