Fencing advice
Plain-English answers on fence height rules, boundaries, planning permission and looking after your fence.
Fence Height Rules in the UK: How High Can a Fence Be?
In most cases you can build a fence up to 2 metres high without planning permission — but only 1 metre if it borders a road used by vehicles. Here are the rules.
Read guideWhich Side of the Fence Is Mine? UK Boundary Rules
There is no automatic rule that you own the left or right fence. The only reliable way to know is your title deeds. Here is how to check.
Read guideDo You Need Planning Permission for a Fence?
Most fences don’t need planning permission, as long as they’re under 2 metres (or 1 metre next to a road). Here’s when you do need to apply.
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