Can I have a bonfire on an allotment?

Only if the tenancy and current site rules allow it, and only in a way that complies with waste, smoke and safety law. Composting or using an approved garden-waste route is usually the better first choice.

Site permission comes first

An allotment may ban fires completely or limit them by season and material. Ask the manager for the written rule before lighting anything; the absence of a general national ban does not override your agreement.

GOV.UK says household waste must not be burned where doing so causes pollution or harms health. Smoke drifting across a road can create a traffic danger. Councils must investigate smoke and fumes that could amount to a statutory nuisance and can issue an abatement notice.

Do not treat fire as routine disposal

Separate compostable plant material and use the council's current waste service for items the site cannot accept. Never burn plastics, treated materials or pesticide containers. If the site permits a garden-waste fire, follow its safety and supervision requirements and stop if conditions make smoke or spread difficult to control.