Keeping bees on roofs in London

[Newbeeneil]

I know I shouldn't be starting this but below are some questions asked by a client of mine.

I would say there are no regulations regarding these..... but does someone know better?


"1 - Are there any rules or regulations when in it comes to installing Bee hIves in theses spaces (Hight, light, sounds…) .

2- Are there any limitations on quantities (Number of hives per M or KM)

3 - Are there any other requirements (Local flora coverage or food sources)"

 

[pargyle]

I think the answers are No, No & No ...

Having said that - there is some (apocryphal) evidence that there are now so many hives on roofs in London that they are reaching saturation point in terms of forage ....

 

[Ian123]

As above no to all, to saturation probably only an issue in central/city. Get to suburban areas your laughing

 

[pargyle]

As above no to all, to saturation probably only an issue in central/city. Get to suburban areas your laughing

Some years ago .. a former member on here Tom Bick (Also an SBI) was sharing concerns about the density of hives even in the more suburban areas of London - although I would agree with you about central London and the City - it appears to have become very fashionable to have bees on the top of your office block in London (Green credentials sic !)

 

[Pembroke]

The only concern and it is a very small one might be roof loading depending on the underlying construction of the roof.