Fence height
Sun, 03/13/2011 - 22:00
by Goto_DengoHi fellas
What's the score on fence height? Is there a maximum set, or is this up for debate? We live in a terraced house and wanting to put up a new fence as I don't like my neighbours too much and the old fence is just headhight.. wouldn't mind if it were more like 2.5 meters!
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hegde row and fence height restrictions?
is it true to say that although there are no height restrictions on edge rows where theres a fence they fall under the same height restrictions as a fence, ie, if you have a 1 metre fence in your front garden and your neighbour puts up a conifer hegde row against it should it be the same height as the fence at one metre or six foot, this is to the front elivation of a semi detached house in the middle of the row where the rest of the houses are open veiw look forward to your answers.
I suppose it all depends on the Developers' Conditions at the point of sale & Title Deeds/Agreements and so on pertinent to your property.
Read through the deeds the answer should be there.Suggestions please, for planting against a NE facing 2m fence, also a varying height wall?
A neighbour has put up a 2 m solid wooden fence in the back garden and a brick wall in the front, which is approx 60 cm at the road end and 2 m towards the house.
It feels very anti social and depressing at the moment, so I'd welcome some ideas for what I can grow in a boarder to turn the situation to my advantage, preferably something wildlife friendly.
You could plant some climbers to cover the fence (think about sweetly scented ones like honeysuckle or jasmine) and how about some grasses at the lower end - very wildlife friendly, low maintenance and attractive.
The RHS website is a good one to look up different types of plants.
Think of it as a pleasant challenge, rather than a depressing thing and in a couple of years it will be beautiful.
Crocus (website below) also has some great ideas about plants for awkward places.what height can the fence legally be in my front garden?
I have b*****d neighbours who are an absolute nightmare, i want to block them out as much as possible.
You may find this site of help
http://www.consumerbuild.org.nz/publish/legal/legal-other-pimsfencing.phpNeighbour wants to increase height of a boundary fence?
Problem is it's my fence.
I have no objection to it being higher (from 4ft to 6ft), but am I obliged to contribute to the cost?
no sir if the fence is ok annd they want to do any alterations to it that is on their back, they must also build with your consent and approval of the finished job. ie no inferiour quallity to existing fence, as like for like. make sure you take photos before, so you have a comback if an argument comes up latter, retired builder been through all these problems with customers, also make sure there is no light restriction to your property, if he does it wih your approval
no way can you make them take it down again. if its to the front of the property building regs come in on hight restrictions and some times to the back if you ar terraced ie houses behind you,Maximum Fence Height UK?
Please could someone tell me what the maximum fence height I can have without getting planning permission in the UK for a garden fence
Also can I add trellis on to this?
6 ft is most common height produced but I believe the barrier height between property is not dependant upon height unless it exceeds 8 ft. This can include hedging and trees.
Legal issues develop because of the impact on other properties, do you deprive the property of light is the main one that will usually see a letter from a solicitor or council.
Consider 1 ft concrete plinth at the bottom of a 6ft fence and 1 ft piece of trellis, this would likely be legal and not impact on the neighbours source of light.
Don't forget planning permission is most likely already in place assuming it is an established perimeter fence you wish to increase the height of.In the UK what is the maximum height for a rear garden fence adjacent to public pavement?
I know it's 6 foot for adjacent to another private property, but is there a higher allowance for roadsides and pavements?
The six foot rule applies to the rear and sides of your property . You should not erect a fence/structure greater than four feet to the front of your property, as a general rule.
Check the planning details with your local authority. If the circumstances permit, you may be able to apply for planning permission to erect a higher fence.
Further, you will have to check is there are any easements on/off the land. If there is an easement (this is a public right of way) then you must make it possible for people to use this facility.
Finally, check the dead to your property, this will detail the permission given for fence/hedge height erection.How high fence can I build?
I have looked around the internet and found that I can build a fence 6 foot 6 between me and my neighbour withut getting planning permission. Question is, does trellis count as fence? Can i add trellis on top of the maximum fence height? What else can I do to build a shield between us higher than 6 foot 6?
Put the fence in ( 2mts) then put in conifer's, you can have these as high as you like!Want to put a small fence onto garden wall. only can go to height of 6foot. but got diff height floor levels?
Anyway what side of wall do i measure from? my land or council?
How much difference is there between levels?
If there isn't much then I'd assume the lowest level to be the reference, just to be on the safer side. It will mean at some points the actual overall height of the wall + fence will be less than 6ft, but you'll be sure that you've not exceeded the restriction.
Otherwise call the council and speak to the planning dept.my garden go,s up in steps whats the fence height?
my garden go,s up in steps to grass at the back of garden i have just had it decked the garden as always gone up higher before i moved in my fence is 6 foot but because my garden is higher than my neighbour they are complaining but if it was any lower you can see over it
Providing that you use fence panels that are no more than 6 foot high, then you are not breaking any rules or regulations. Just because your garden goes up in steps, you can still use 6 foot panels.what are the maximum front fence height within the uk?
The standard regulation for fence heights in the UK are:
Your front garden 1M ......... Your back garden 2Ms
For this though, you may need permission from your local council if no fence has been erected previously.
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As for the thumb down.............. Check up yourself from your local planning Dept. As I have.
Hi there. I also don't like my neighbors, well on one side anyway. I would gladly put some larger fencing up and trellacing on top of it.
As far as I am aware myself I understand that you can put such as a 6ft panneled fence up.
If in any doubt you could speak to the council and say look the old fencing in knackered and you want to keep the kids and dog in and keep the nosey devils out from next door. I feel certain it is 6ft you can go up to.
I would also suggest that if it is 6ft panel fencing you have and you replace it with the same but new then I don't think there is a lot anyone can say about it then just that you have made it tidy.
Hope that may be of some help.
Darrell
I would love to put a 7ft fence up myself but I think there may be some restrictions on that.
May be you could put a say a 5ft panel fence up and then put a 2ft high trellace on the top of it and then get a load of plants that will grow up the side of it rather quickly.
So it is not like you have totally blocked any light out but by the time the crawling plants grows it will be to late for them to moan to much and it blocks them out a bit more.
Mouse
Why don't you just put the 6ft panel fence up regardless. I don't think you are meant to block the light out of someones kitchen or lounge ( something to that degree ).
Then stick the 2ft high trellace on top of that. That would give you more privacy but would not be blocking light out as such. Then go and buy the biggest most fastest climbing plants possible.
I think you could get round it that way.
I also don't care for neighbors. I personally would prefer a cottage in the middle of a 500 acre field with a good secure fence all the way rounds so as my dogs could not get out and go astray. That would do me just fine.