What height do fence panels come in?
Fence panels are generally 6 feet (1800mm) wide but their height can vary between 3 and 6 feet.
What is the highest fence height?
For a front yard fence, the maximum height is 42 inches. For a backyard fence, the maximum height is 72 inches. If you’re sharing a fence with a neighbor, your fence must be a minimum of 60 inches high and be free of gaps that a small child might pass through.
Can I increase the height of my fence?
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.
Can my Neighbour stop me putting up a fence?
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. However, if you want to intrude on the boundary line between you and your neighbours property, that’s when you have to ask permission.
What is the maximum height of a boundary fence UK?
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).
How can I block out my Neighbours?
11 Cheap Ways To Block Neighbours View Of Your Garden
- Here are 11 Cheap ways to block neighbours view and make your garden more private.
- Erect a wooden fence.
- Plant trees, shrubs and hedges.
- Grow some bamboo.
- Grow ornamental grasses.
- Corrugated metal fence.
- Make use of super-sized planters.
- Hang outdoor curtains.
How high can you put a fence between Neighbours?
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. This simple law has a few complications to it.
What is the maximum height of a fence without planning permission UK?
2 metres
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.