Fences, walls and gates in Allerdale
1,075 applications since 1987. 843 approved and 105 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 23 | 9 | 4 |
| 2016 | 30 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 17 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 211 | 12 | about 1 in 19 |
| Lake District | 507 | 57 | about 1 in 10 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 0 | 0 | none |