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Planning Permission

Whether or not you need to apply for planning permission when building or replacing a fence, garden wall or gate depends on a number of factors including height and position.

Read more about fence, walls and gates.

Building Regulations

Fences, walls and gates do not require building regulation approval.

Although building regulations do not apply, the structures must be structurally sound and maintained.

If the garden wall is classes as a 'party fence wall', and depending on the type of building work you intend to carry out, then you must notify the adjoining owner of the work in respect of the Party Walls Act etc 1996. This does not include wooden fences.

Read more about garden walls and safety.
Read more about the Party Walls Act etc 1996

Disclaimer: this is an introductory guide and is not a definitive source of legal information. Read the full disclaimer here.

NOTE: This guidance relates to the planning regime for England. Policy in Wales may differ. If in doubt contact your Local Planning Authority.