How high can you legally go with a garden fence?

Local Regulations Regarding Fence Height
Fence regulations are typically governed by local law or a homeowners' association. In many municipalities, six feet is the maximum height for a backyard fence, while a 4-foot fence may be used in front of your home.
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Can you have an 8 ft tall fence?

Although you are legally allowed to build an 8-foot fence, Rosmini recommends that the top 18 inches be see-through lattice or something similar, “so it feels less like a prison.” A solid 8-foot fence is rather imposing and seldom necessary, in her opinion.
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Can I put up an 8 foot fence UK?

The legal height of a fence is 6'6” or 2 meters. However, you can build or create your fence up to any height even more than 2 meters but you will have to get planning permission by the relevant UK authorities at your local land registry offices. Without their permission, you are only allowed a fence up to 6'6”.
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What is the highest garden fence allowed?

The Legalities of Fence Height

The general rule of thumb is that in a property's back garden, fence panels can be a maximum of 2m high. If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft.
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How do I block out my Neighbours view?

11 Cheap Ways To Block Neighbours View
  1. Erect a wooden fence.
  2. Plant trees, shrubs and hedges.
  3. Grow some bamboo.
  4. Grow ornamental grasses.
  5. Corrugated metal fence.
  6. Make use of super-sized planters.
  7. Hang outdoor curtains.
  8. Use of trellis.
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Why Can't You Have Fences Over a Certain Height in the Front or Backyard?



How high can my Neighbours fence be?

The laws actually state that a fence can be as high as 100 meters. However, this is only allowed if proper planning permits have been obtained. This means that any fence under 2 meters in height does not require a permit.
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Can my Neighbour grow plants up my fence?

This means that if you erect a fence in your garden, your neighbour must ask for permission before painting or staining their side of it. Similarly, they may not grow trailing plants up it or any similar activity which may cause it damage.
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How high can a garden wall be without planning permission?

Erecting or adding to a fence, gate or wall

If your property is a house you must apply for householder planning permission. That is if any of the below apply: it would be over 1m high and next to a highway used by vehicles. Or be over 2m high and sited elsewhere, such as a back garden.
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Can I make fence higher?

Adding Trellis

One of the most popular ways to add height to a fence is to add trellis. A fence topper is an easy choice as it is specifically designed to sit atop your current fence. Most fence toppers are 1ft or 2ft pieces of trellis measuring 6ft in length to fit the whole width of the fence.
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Can my Neighbour put up a fence without my permission UK?

As long as it's not higher than 2m, your neighbour is free to put up a fence on their property. If you have an issue with the fence, you should always try to resolve the situation in an informal way. If you can't come to an agreement, you can hire a mediator or a solicitor to help.
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Does trellis count as fence height?

Can you add trellis to your fence to give yourself extra privacy? That depends. There is no legal difference between trellis and fencing. So – in theory – the height of your trellis must be no more than 2 metres.
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Can you have an 8 foot privacy fence?

Fences come in many different heights, and for good reason: different sized fences serve different purposes. Depending on your needs, wants, and can-dos, you may choose a short 3-foot picket fence or an 8-foot fortress of privacy.
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Is a 6 foot fence too high?

Fence Height and Permits

Check any local laws, or if there are restrictions made by your homeowner's association before getting your fence installed. Typically, fences can't be taller than 4 ft. for your front yard, and can't be taller than 6 ft.
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How high can you build a wall between Neighbours?

Erecting a new fence, wall or gate will not require need planning permission if: it would be below 1 metre high and next to a road used by vehicles (or the footpath of such a road) or below 2 metres high elsewhere.
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Does a 6 foot fence need planning permission?

You need planning permission if your fence height including trellis exceeds 2 metres (6.56ft) above ground level. If your fence height is higher that 1 metre (3.28ft) and you live next to a highway used by vehicles or the pedestrian footpath of such highway, then you need planning permission.
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How close can I build to my Neighbours fence UK?

As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
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Can my Neighbour paint my fence on his side?

If your neighbour owns the wall or fence

Your neighbour doesn't have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. You can't make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it.
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Can my Neighbour nail things to my fence?

The short answer to this question is, of course, “no”. If you own the fence and you have not granted your neighbour permission to do so, they are not allowed to attach or nail things to your fence.
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Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?

Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other's respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property's boundaries. However, you're only allowed to trim the growth on your property.
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How high can a fence be without planning permission UK?

Planning permission is generally required if the fence is higher than 2 metres – and potentially as low as 1 metre if the fence is by a road. You can also apply for retroactive planning permission, if your fence accidentally exceeds regulations, or if another person can raise reasonable objections.
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How high can my front fence be UK?

If you wish to erect a fence that is higher than 2 metres or a fence will be higher than 1 metre and next to a highway then you will need to apply for planning permission from your local council.
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Can I build a shed next to my Neighbours fence UK?

According to UK shed regulations, you do not need to seek planning permission if your shed is 2.5 metres tall (or less) and sits at least two metres from the boundary of a property – whether a fence or wall [1].
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