Fences, walls and gates in Ards and North Down
470 applications since 2016. 388 approved and 13 refused. Refused: about 1 in 31 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 | 31 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 45 | 32 | 1 |
| 2024 | 42 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 49 | 40 | 0 |
| 2022 | 57 | 47 | 3 |
| 2021 | 35 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 50 | 47 | 2 |
| 2019 | 33 | 30 | 2 |
| 2018 | 43 | 34 | 4 |
| 2017 | 59 | 55 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 25 | 0 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| APD Architects Ltd. | 11 | 11 |
| Des Ewing Residential Architects | 7 | 7 |
| Donaldson Planning Ltd | 6 | 6 |