Fences, walls and gates in Belfast
886 applications since 2016. 747 approved and 39 refused. Refused: about 1 in 20 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 68 | 35 | 0 |
| 2025 | 82 | 69 | 4 |
| 2024 | 82 | 70 | 4 |
| 2023 | 84 | 80 | 0 |
| 2022 | 79 | 69 | 2 |
| 2021 | 95 | 83 | 3 |
| 2020 | 65 | 52 | 4 |
| 2019 | 91 | 76 | 6 |
| 2018 | 76 | 66 | 7 |
| 2017 | 80 | 72 | 4 |
| 2016 | 84 | 75 | 5 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Consarc Design Group | 9 | 9 |
| Studio idir | 9 | 9 |
| Robert Gilmour Architects | 7 | 7 |
| JEM Architectural Services Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| McCann Moore Architects | 6 | 6 |
| Total Architecture + Design Limited | 5 | 5 |