Fences, walls and gates in Hackney
772 applications since 2019. 479 approved and 105 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 77 | 32 | 7 |
| 2025 | 84 | 49 | 8 |
| 2024 | 119 | 69 | 16 |
| 2023 | 111 | 59 | 11 |
| 2022 | 101 | 64 | 18 |
| 2021 | 135 | 97 | 20 |
| 2020 | 54 | 38 | 7 |
| 2019 | 91 | 71 | 18 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 355 | 15 | about 1 in 25 |
| Haringey | 1,864 | 429 | about 1 in 5 |
| Islington | 3,456 | 605 | about 1 in 7 |
| Newham | 436 | 98 | about 1 in 5 |
| Tower Hamlets | 645 | 106 | about 1 in 7 |
| Waltham Forest | 1,059 | 288 | about 1 in 5 |