There had been concerns that a ban on wood and peat burners would have a negative impact on people living in rural areas.

SNP ministers have scrapped a controversial ban on installing woodburning stoves in new homes after a huge backlash in rural Scotland forced a “humiliating” about-turn. Alasdair Allan, the Climate Action Minister,

Regulations restricting the use of polluting heating systems came into force in April and sparked concerns from rural communities.

Wood-burning stoves, bioenergy and peat heating will now be permitted in new homes and buildings following a review of the New Build Heat Standard.

There are more than 1.5 million such stoves in the UK, with many people having switched to them to save cash on energy bills - but they could be doing more harm than good

New homes and buildings will be allowed to install log burners, bioenergy and peat heating when the New Build Heat Standard comes into force next year.