Fences, walls and gates in East Hertfordshire
826 applications since 2020. 500 approved and 135 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 97 | 43 | 12 |
| 2025 | 89 | 55 | 9 |
| 2024 | 96 | 64 | 9 |
| 2023 | 143 | 93 | 18 |
| 2022 | 129 | 81 | 27 |
| 2021 | 145 | 98 | 25 |
| 2020 | 127 | 66 | 35 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | 632 | 196 | about 1 in 4 |
| Epping Forest | 0 | 0 | none |
| Harlow | 92 | 15 | about 1 in 7 |
| North Hertfordshire | 344 | 41 | about 1 in 9 |
| Stevenage | 61 | 3 | about 1 in 21 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 336 | 94 | about 1 in 5 |