Fences, walls and gates in Elmbridge
1,951 applications since 2016. 1,284 approved and 428 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 143 | 68 | 25 |
| 2025 | 199 | 124 | 40 |
| 2024 | 167 | 116 | 48 |
| 2023 | 144 | 91 | 42 |
| 2022 | 139 | 85 | 40 |
| 2021 | 174 | 126 | 36 |
| 2020 | 203 | 138 | 43 |
| 2019 | 199 | 134 | 44 |
| 2018 | 188 | 131 | 25 |
| 2017 | 197 | 136 | 50 |
| 2016 | 198 | 135 | 35 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 373 | 86 | about 1 in 5 |
| Kingston | 490 | 142 | about 1 in 4 |
| Mole Valley | 1,990 | 412 | about 1 in 6 |
| Richmond | 541 | 146 | about 1 in 5 |
| Runnymede | 390 | 60 | about 1 in 8 |
| Spelthorne | 148 | 25 | about 1 in 7 |
| Woking | 254 | 52 | about 1 in 6 |