Gate, Fence Decorations Planning Permission

Please note that ornamental gateposts or any other decorative features on fences, walls or gates are subject to the same rules as fences, walls and gates.

This means that you will need to apply for planning permission if you intend to put up a fence, wall or gate and the total height including any ornaments and decorations exceeds 1 metre in height and is next to a road used by vehicles (or the footpath of such a road); or over 2 metres high elsewhere. if your rights to make changes to fences, walls and gates has been removed by an article 4 direction, you will also need full planning permission.

We strongly advise you to contact the duty planner at your local council before commencing any changes.