If it’s within their property boundary, your neighbour has every right to do whatever they want, including installing a fence.
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Can I put a fence up without my Neighbours permission UK?
Can you put up your own fence to hide or disguise it, without their permission? Generally, yes, you can, but you must make sure that your own fence is inside the boundary of your own property, and it mustn’t exceed the maximum two metre height limit without planning permission.
What is the legal height of a fence between Neighbours 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”.
How close to my neighbor can I build a fence?
Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. Some areas might allow to go right up to a property line, especially if you live in an urban row house where every inch makes a difference!
What’s the highest fence I can put up?
What is the maximum height for a garden fence? As a general rule of thumb, fencing in your back garden should be no taller than 2 metres high (or about 6.5 feet tall).
Can your Neighbour stop you putting up fence?
Whether or not your neighbour can actually stop you from putting up a fence will depend entirely upon where you want to put it. If you’re someone who wants to put your fence in a place which is completely on your property, then you don’t have any issues, and you’re free to do whatever you please.
Can I put a 6ft fence in my front garden?
Are there any legal rules and regulations I need to consider? In the UK, the norm is that fencing in your back garden should be a maximum height of 2 metres (about 6.5 feet) and the front garden of your property should be 1 metre (3.2 feet).
Can I put a trellis on top of a 6 foot fence?
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.
How high a fence can I put up without planning permission?
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.
Can I paint my side of my Neighbours fence?
If your neighbour owns the wall or fence
You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence seems dangerous, point this out because your neighbour might not be aware.
What is the 7 year boundary rule?
The Seven Year Rule
So this is different from the so called ‘Seven year rule’ which comes from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. This means local authorities can’t serve enforcement notices for an unauthorised development when seven years have passed since the commencement of the development.
What are the rules for boundary fences?
The rules are that fence posts must be on the owner’s side of the boundary. However, there is no law that states the smooth side must face either way. It is entirely up to the owner which way the fence will face.
How close to property line can a fence go?
How Close To The Property Line Can I Build? Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you’ll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.
Is a 6 foot fence too high?
If privacy is your main goal, you’ll want a fence that is at least 6-feet high to prevent nosy neighbors or curious passers-by from peeking in. To be extra safe, choose a 7- or 8-foot high fence. Before you start building, however, double-check that local regulations allow you to build a fence to this height.
Why can you only have a 6 foot fence?
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. One reason front yard fences are smaller is because taller fences can block the sightlines of cars, creating blind corners at intersections and putting children and pets in danger.
How do I block out my Neighbours view?
10 Ways to Block Neighbors View of Your Backyard
- Staggered Wooden Boards. Photo by Andrew Drake.
- Hedges for Privacy. Photo by Nancy Andrews.
- Layered Privacy Plantings.
- Container Gardens for Deck Privacy.
- Fences and Walls.
- Stone Wall Topped with Fencing.
- Masonry Walls with Ornamental Ironwork.
- Panels and Pergolas.
Should I tell my neighbors I’m putting up a fence?
Yes! It is always a good idea to inform your neighbors that you are thinking about building a fence. Most of the time they won’t oppose the idea, and may even show some appreciation for your home improvements! Some neighbors, however, can get pretty worked up on the subject of fences.
What can I do if my Neighbour doesn’t want a fence?
Refusal. If your neighbour does not want to build a common fence, you may obtain a court judgment forcing him or her to cooperate and to share the cost of building and maintaining the fence.
Can my Neighbour attach a fence to my wall?
If by ‘attach’ something as simple as say erecting a shelf, inserting a picture hook or attaching a fence post is intended, then this can be done using the party wall as a general right of a common owner.
How far away should a garden be from a privacy fence?
Allowing a 3- to 5-foot border around your garden provides you with room to work in the garden comfortably. This is especially important if you intend to use a garden tiller or access the garden with a wheelbarrow.
Can I move my fence to make my garden bigger?
Existing Fences, Gates and Garden Walls
You will not need to apply for planning permission to take down a fence, wall,or gate, or to alter, maintain or improve an existing fence, wall or gate (no matter how high) so long as there is no increase in its height.