Fences, walls and gates in Birmingham
8,113 applications since 1978. 5,748 approved and 1,236 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 74 | 38 | 2 |
| 2025 | 141 | 94 | 32 |
| 2024 | 144 | 106 | 27 |
| 2023 | 164 | 134 | 21 |
| 2022 | 212 | 160 | 26 |
| 2021 | 189 | 130 | 34 |
| 2020 | 186 | 130 | 33 |
| 2019 | 199 | 132 | 39 |
| 2018 | 169 | 121 | 22 |
| 2017 | 160 | 113 | 20 |
| 2016 | 195 | 157 | 21 |
| 2015 | 179 | 128 | 21 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Redditch | 264 | 41 | about 1 in 7 |
| Dudley | 854 | 153 | about 1 in 7 |
| Lichfield | 373 | 50 | about 1 in 8 |
| Solihull | 476 | 67 | about 1 in 8 |
| Walsall | 196 | 48 | about 1 in 5 |