Fences, walls and gates in Cannock Chase
537 applications since 1987. 451 approved and 62 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 15 | 3 |
| 2019 | 20 | 16 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield | 373 | 50 | about 1 in 8 |
| Stafford | 195 | 39 | about 1 in 6 |
| Walsall | 196 | 48 | about 1 in 5 |