Fences, walls and gates in Dorset
8,459 applications since 1980. 6,362 approved and 995 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 160 | 91 | 8 |
| 2025 | 214 | 147 | 16 |
| 2024 | 224 | 155 | 20 |
| 2023 | 249 | 162 | 25 |
| 2022 | 226 | 151 | 19 |
| 2021 | 247 | 176 | 25 |
| 2020 | 196 | 142 | 19 |
| 2019 | 254 | 183 | 24 |
| 2018 | 230 | 164 | 22 |
| 2017 | 272 | 204 | 33 |
| 2016 | 268 | 202 | 25 |
| 2015 | 208 | 148 | 26 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCP | 4,243 | 840 | about 1 in 6 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |