Boundary Fence

[stressederic]

Hi Guys,

Im having a bit of a panic about a fence i have erected which is 1.9 Meters high.

As far as i can see on the planning portal, the maximum fence height allowed is 2 Meters...however my lovely neighbors are giving me 'stick' for it.

There is an existing boundary fence between the 2 houses which is approx. 3ft high. Due to continual harassment, we wanted to gain back some privacy, so next to the existing boundary fence on my side i have erected a fence to a height of 1.9 Meters and at some expense to myself.

FYI - The boundary fence divides the 2 front gardens.

By law, Is there anything that my neighbors can do to have this taken down?

The only thing i can see in the deed is:

within ******* weeks of this
transfer to install and forever thereafter to maintain an animal proof fence 4 feet high around the garden where indicated by T marks on the Plan

It doesn't say a maximum height of 4ft.

Thanks.

[paulajayne]

Re: Boundary Fence

IIRC

Within 3 metres of a road fences should not be more than 1 metre in height.

Up to 1.9 feet is normally acceptable, any higher may require planning permission.

[stressederic]

Re: Boundary Fence

IIRC

Within 3 metres of a road fences should not be more than 1 metre in height.

Up to 1.9 feet is normally acceptable, any higher may require planning permission.

There is no public road within 3 meters. There is a driveway.

[des8]

Re: Boundary Fence

As this is in the front garden, you may have needed planning permission even if it does not abut a road or footway.
you could be changing the townscape
I would suggest a quick word with local planning authority to ascertain their position before proceeding.

[stressederic]

Re: Boundary Fence

As this is in the front garden, you may have needed planning permission even if it does not abut a road or footway.
you could be changing the townscape
I would suggest a quick word with local planning authority to ascertain their position before proceeding.

i've already erected it.

i live rural, down a 1 mile farm track...so it doesnt really change the townscape

[des8]

Re: Boundary Fence

If your fence abuts the footway over which there is a driveway, your new fence might adversely affect the splay and visibility lines of the driveway.

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Private farm track miles from a public road.......... lucky you but pity about the neighbours!

[stressederic]

Re: Boundary Fence

The footway is at the other side of the driveway plus the fence hardly effects the view of the driveway. And from their house doesn't effect view at all as the level of the house means they can see over fence from house.

[wales01man]

Re: Boundary Fence

Check with the Council and maybe take the deeds to a Solicitor to check the clause about the fence before the neighbour goes legal this cost result in a big costs bill to you we have all read of similar disputes

[stressederic]

Re: Boundary Fence

Check with the Council and maybe take the deeds to a Solicitor to check the clause about the fence before the neighbour goes legal this cost result in a big costs bill to you we have all read of similar disputes

but there is nothing stating a max height of 4 foot on deeds. It just States on deeds to install and maintain a 4 foot animal proof fence...
I am within the planing regs height and its on my land...surely i have not done anything untoward here and am not breaking any laws?

[des8]

Re: Boundary Fence

I doubt you have anything to worry about, but just to make sure make enquiries off the council.

[stressederic]

Re: Boundary Fence

The doorway as at the other side of the driveway plus the fence hardly effects the view of the driveway. And from their house doesn't effect view at all as the level of the house means they can see over fence from house.

[stressederic]

Re: Boundary Fence

I doubt you have anything to worry about, but just to make sure make enquiries off the council.

I called council other day and they said can only give informal advice but as long as not over 2 meters should be ok. And pointed me to planning portal.

[wales01man]

Re: Boundary Fence

If you are happy that it is within the legal height and the deeds permit it stop worrying about the neighbour

[rimce44]

Re: Boundary Fence

I was working as a painter in London years ago when the neighbors dog broke free through the fence, so after this I would go for the strongest and highest fence possible.