Fences, walls and gates in Basingstoke
1,079 applications since 2016. 723 approved and 79 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 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 | 76 | 31 | 1 |
| 2025 | 117 | 73 | 12 |
| 2024 | 100 | 69 | 12 |
| 2023 | 97 | 52 | 7 |
| 2022 | 108 | 69 | 9 |
| 2021 | 104 | 73 | 6 |
| 2020 | 108 | 76 | 9 |
| 2019 | 93 | 66 | 6 |
| 2018 | 96 | 75 | 9 |
| 2017 | 95 | 79 | 5 |
| 2016 | 85 | 60 | 3 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| All Design Matters | 7 | 7 |
| Mathewson Waters Architects | 7 | 7 |
| SWC Design - Build Ltd | 5 | 6 |
| Fryer Planning Ltd | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Valley | 474 | 38 | about 1 in 13 |
| Winchester | 397 | 29 | about 1 in 15 |