Fence / Wall planning permission examples — what gets approved & refused
72,012 real decisions from 290 UK councils. See what actually gets approved, what gets refused, and why — so you don’t waste thousands on drawings for something your council will reject.
Last updated: September 2026
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10,258
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Fences, walls, and boundary treatments usually need planning permission when over 1 metre adjacent to a highway or 2 metres elsewhere. Conservation areas and listed building settings add further restrictions.
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Approved
Erection of a new greenhouse for the existing school. The greenhouse will measure 3m wide, 9.2m long, and 3.8m high. It will be situated within the school's grounds. The structure will be made of timber, featuring a polycarbonate roof and walls with a glass and timber-clad plinth.
Refused
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations to facilitate change of use of upper floors from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3). Removal of existing internal timber fire door and frame connecting retail unit to rear protected staircase. Removal of staff toilet cubicle a
Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Replacement of existing 900mm high timber front boundary fence with painted metal fencing and erection of 1.8m high gates set back 5m from the highway
Approved
Demolition of Block 8 - Disused Wards 7and 8, two storey hospital building with brick and stone walls and a flat roof (Consultation under Schedule 2, Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) Order 2015.
Refused
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Conditions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 of Listed Building Consent 22/00171/LBC relating to rainwater goods, stonework, repointing, formation of new window and door openings, boundary treatments, structural timbers, details of new WCs, bathrooms, kitchens and utility
Refused
We have extended the rear wall of the existing house by from the back of the dinning room and 4 m from back of the original kitchen. This should comply with the larger home permitted development guidelines. The building is no higher than 3m to the eve.
Approved
T1 Silk Tassle - remove T2 European Alder - remove T3 Western Red Cedar - remove T4 Ash - Fell T5, T6, T7 Hazel - Lay Hedge (Hazels T5, T6, T7 on the boundary wall to lay in accordance with good Devon hedge laying practice using young steepers and retaining stumps for re-growth). T8 Hazel - Remove T
Approved
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT TO ERECT 2M HIGH WELDMESH FENCE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE SCHOOL BOUNDARY, 2NO. DOUBLE WELDMESH GATES (2M HIGH) AND 1NO. SINGLE WELDMESH GATE (2M HIGH), TOGETHER WITH SITING SOME OF THE WELDMESH FENCING TO THE EXISTING CAR PARK AND 1NO. SINGLE SLIDING GAT
Approved
Prior notification procedure for the installation of a 25m high mast supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment. The installation of 1 no. equipment cabinet, 1 no. meter cabinet and development ancillary within a 2m height palisade fenced compound.
Approved
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing): to seek confirmation of compliance of Condition 1 (commencement of works) of planning appeal APP/D0515/W/23/3317138, relating to planning application F/YR22/1133/F (Erect 2no dwellings (3-storey, 5-bed) including front boundary wall 1.2m (max))
Approved
Erection of 15.0m slim lattice tower in a 10.0m x 10.0m equipment compound, meter cabinet c/w AMF panel & generator socket, Tx jointing box, 1.20m high stockproof timber post and rail fence with single strand barbed wire top and rabbit mesh bottom c/w single access gate, GPS node fixed to top of tow
Refused
ERECTION OF 2.25M HIGH TIMBER FENCE TO INCLUDE SET BACK GATE ON EAST BOUNDARY ADJACENT TO MANOR WAY (CONSERVATION AREA)
Approved
Retrospective application for the change of use of a small strip of land to residential garden (Use Class C3), including the retention of a 2-metre-high timber close-board boundary fence enclosing the land.
12/00793/FUL
Approved
Installation of 11 modular buildings 3m x 9.6m and storage container units for temporary construction depot site and siting of 1.8m high chain link fence
Approved
Construction of new 315 (1.5FE) place primary school with 26 place nursery over two phases (1st phase 1FE 210 place with 26 place Nursery) associated playing fields, car parking (including lighting columns 4m high), lit service areas and sprinkler tank, hard surfaced outdoor play and footpaths. Sola
Approved
Non-material amendment (S96a) to planning permission ref. 18/03320/FUL for the Demolition of the existing buildings, erection of a 7 to 9 storey building to provide up to 120 residential units and associated amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, refuse storage, cycle parking
Approved
Listed Building Consent for works including demolition of existing garage, erection of brick and timber enclosure for air conditioning units and refuse store to rear, provision of boundary wall, gates and screening, repairs to steps and railings, internal alterations involving window repairs/replace
Approved
T10 Oak rear garden of No.18 - Reduce lateral branches by up to 2.0m overhanging 16 St Mary's fence line cutting to vertical fence line and blending into upper canopy. Reason: To promote good arboricultural practice
Approved
Application for a Lawful Certificate of proposed partial 2m. high boundary wall
Approved
Installation of a new sheet piled wall approximately 1.5m seaward side of the existing sheet piled wall together with the construction of a new reinforced concrete capping beam with replacement mooring bollards.
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Approved
Opinion under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for the erection of 2m high fence/gates
Approved
T1: Oak - re-pollard to previous cuts, reducing the crown by 3-4m (current height 9m). Reduce branches overhanging livery yard on western aspect back to within 0.5m of wall. T2: Horse Chestnut - re-pollard to previous cuts reducing the crown by 4-5m (current height 10m)
Approved
Proposed Certificate of Lawfulness: Addition of 1.8m Stone wall, Stone flagging and timber clad building.
18/01806/NMA
Approved
Non material amendment sought to planning permission 16/01604/FUL for enlarging the bedroom serving the single bedroom ground floor flat with additional window to south elevation and relocation of cycle store to east elevation. Provision of new section of front boundary wall at 1.1m height.
Refused
Change of use of agricultural land for use as a dog walking field, including a new fence around the perimeter (up to 1.8m) and a new parking area, vehicular access and gates
Refused
Erect a 20-metre lattice telecommunications tower with antennas, dishes, enclosures, cabinets, VSAT dish and erect 2 no 17.4 metre wind turbines to tip height and install a solar array. Erect 1.8m deer fence and single access gate.
Approved
Non material amendment for approved planning application referenced ZA24/25739/FUL for: 1. Alteration to Elevation 1, ground floor, entrance Unit 1 (31 & 33 High Street), widening of stone piers on each side of the entrance; 2. Addition of single external door to Elevation 6; 3. Adjustment of curtai
Approved
Partial crown reduction of Willow and Ash trees, by 1m to clear boundary fence
24/00520/PAT
Approved
Installation of a 30m telecommunications mast, solar array, gabion wall, equipment, formation of access track and associated works
APP/2013/0036
Approved
Addition of insulated render to existing external masonry walls of Appliance Bay. Addition of external double doors to elevation for access into new plant room - APP/2012/0071
Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the erection of a new two metre high close-boarded garden fence
12/199/APN
Approved
Replace the roof and increase the wall height of 2 existing outbuildings
Approved
Non Material Amendment - Change from rendered external walls to facing brickwork
Approved
Reduction of Beech hedge from 3.5m to approx. in line with fence height (1.5-1.8m) and reduction or felling of 1 no. small Elder
Approved
Article 18 consultation from Rossendale BC (ref. 2025/0267): Construction and operation of 17 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ordnance datum), together with associated ancillary infrastructure comprising crane pads and hardstandings; new access tracks
Approved
Whilst this tree is outside the conservation area, it forms part of an approved planning application. I don?t know if I require permission to fell this tree, it does not have a TPO.Applying for permission to remove T003 (Horse Chestnut) and replace it with Evergreen Ceanothus TreeThe attached tree s
210576/DPP
Approved
Erection of 13no. dwelling houses with 2.4m high walling and associated car parking
Refused
Replacement of existing roofing, north lights and rainwater goods and installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels and wall cladding including erection of new external racking (including part demolition of structures)
Refused
Development of Flood Prevention Scheme, Including Erection of Wall (1m to 1.75m) and Engineering Operation to form Underground Water Mitigation Infrastructure
Refused
Erection of 2m high boundary fence with vehicular access gates onto Lamont Drive, formation of parking area, erection of metal shed, formation of 2 no. covered areas and a bin storage area
26/0085/FULOPDC
Refused
Erection of 2.0m high weld mesh fence and gate adjacent to Minerva Road.
Refused
Retrospective application for the retention of a 1.8m boundary fence, removal of the hedgerow, and other landscaping works.
Approved
Construction of single storey rear conservatory projecting 4.3 metres from the rear of the original wall of the dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.9 metres and an eaves height of 2.16 metres
Approved
New building - 3 walls and roof to store bulk root crops for animal feed
Approved
Proposed single storey to the rear extending 4.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 3.80 metres with an eaves height of 2.70 metres
Approved
The Installation of a precast concrete outfall headwall in association with wider permitted development works.
Approved
Tree works within a conservation area - group of small, dead/dying ash trees suffering from ash dieback; removal of all trees due to condition and proximity to house/gas tank. Small tree - Removal due to inconvenient location and interference with house foundations and wall stability
Approved
Non material amendment to planning permission P/21/0402 to raise the height of a timber fence enclosure
Approved
Non Material Amendment application to change from PCC L wall section to brick wa
Refused
Installation of a gate at the current entrance, replacement of front hedge with a composite fence, replacement of neighbouring hedge with same fence line/height to join up to existing fencing and erection of gate in current property access opening
Refused
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION 2025/0007/VCON (VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 1 (APPROVED PLANS), 2 (EXTERNAL MATERIALS), 3 (LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS), 4 (LANDSCAPING AND ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS), 5 (ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS), 6 (BOUNDARY TREATMENTS), 7 (TREE PLANTING) ON APPLICATION 2024/0379/VCON (VARIA
Approved
Replacement of 12 windows on north-west elevation fronting Wallace Place
Approved
Non material amendment to planning application 17/0194/FUL to amend 2no. glazed curtain walling panels to fire exits
Approved
The nursery will be turned back into 2 residential properties. An internal wall that was removed when the 2 former residential properties were turned into a single nursey will be reinstated at ground floor.
Approved
elm tree - pollard 15 feet to remove dead branches overhanging road & close to wall. encourage new growth.
Refused
Proposed change of use of dwelling to a wedding and function venue (sui generis use) with manager's apartment and guest accommodation and erection of entrance canopy, marquee for occasional use, roof terrace with balustrade, fire escapes, covered courtyard and alterations, widen access junction and
09/00430/FULIN
Refused
Change of use from open space to garden ground and erect fence
Refused
Details required for Conditions 4 (landscaping scheme), 8 (lighting scheme), 16 (biodiversity enhancements), 19 (cycle parking facilities), 20 (refuse and recycling facilities) and 23 (boundary treatment) of planning permission 22/01923/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of s
23/00449/FUL
Refused
Full Planning Application for alterations to the curtain wall system at ground floor level.
Refused
Erection of new front and side boundary fence and gate.
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