Wood-burning and solid-fuel restrictions could be extended across much more of Warwick district under proposals now out for public consultation. Warwick District Council is reviewing its existing Smoke Control Areas, which currently cover specific parts of the town centres of Kenilworth, Leamington, Whitnash and Warwick. The council is considering six options, ranging from leaving the current arrangements unchanged to introducing a district-wide Smoke Control Area covering every building. Another option would expand controls across the entirety of the four main towns, while further proposals would include villages earmarked for growth and redeveloped industrial sites. A district-wide option excluding homes without a gas connection is also being considered. Being within a Smoke Control Area does not amount to a ban on wood-burning stoves or solid fuel. Residents must, however, comply with rules governing fuels and appliances so that harmful levels of smoke are not emitted. The council says substantial chimney smoke within a Smoke Control Area can lead to a civil penalty of between £175 and £300. Warwick District Council says the review is intended to bring older local orders into line with modern clean-air standards and reduce harmful smoke and soot emissions. The consultation opened on August 24 and closes on Monday, October 5. Feedback will be considered before the council decides which approach to take.