Fences, walls and gates in Cambridge
1,592 applications since 2020. 870 approved and 78 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 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 | 204 | 104 | 6 |
| 2025 | 249 | 155 | 9 |
| 2024 | 227 | 122 | 10 |
| 2023 | 205 | 114 | 6 |
| 2022 | 257 | 149 | 14 |
| 2021 | 239 | 124 | 20 |
| 2020 | 211 | 102 | 13 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Navigate Planning Limited | 8 | 8 |
| Julie Barnes Architect | 7 | 7 |
| John Guest Architectural | 6 | 6 |
| Carter Jonas LLP | 5 | 7 |
| CDC Studio | 5 | 6 |
| AHP Design Ltd | 5 | 5 |
| Bidwells LLP | 5 | 5 |
| David Lock Associates | 5 | 5 |
| Pegasus Group | 5 | 5 |
| Peter Rawlings Architects Ltd | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cambridgeshire | 881 | 81 | about 1 in 12 |