Fences, walls and gates in Exeter
1,557 applications since 1985. 1,201 approved and 189 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 71 | 33 | 4 |
| 2025 | 78 | 61 | 6 |
| 2024 | 52 | 42 | 5 |
| 2023 | 63 | 57 | 2 |
| 2022 | 34 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 | 45 | 43 | 0 |
| 2020 | 37 | 35 | 0 |
| 2019 | 41 | 37 | 4 |
| 2018 | 43 | 40 | 1 |
| 2017 | 51 | 45 | 1 |
| 2016 | 33 | 28 | 2 |
| 2015 | 33 | 27 | 3 |