Fences, walls and gates in Castle Point
122 applications since 2016. 87 approved and 24 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| 2017 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 337 | 73 | about 1 in 6 |
| Medway | 312 | 41 | about 1 in 9 |
| Rochford | 70 | 30 | about 1 in 3 |
| Southend | 0 | 0 | none |
| Thurrock | 236 | 59 | about 1 in 5 |