Fences, walls and gates in Hillingdon
2,948 applications since 1977. 1,924 approved and 528 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 | 45 | 27 | 7 |
| 2025 | 74 | 57 | 4 |
| 2024 | 81 | 61 | 12 |
| 2023 | 83 | 58 | 14 |
| 2022 | 82 | 58 | 17 |
| 2021 | 90 | 48 | 24 |
| 2020 | 76 | 56 | 12 |
| 2019 | 72 | 45 | 18 |
| 2018 | 84 | 57 | 17 |
| 2017 | 80 | 45 | 24 |
| 2016 | 88 | 65 | 12 |
| 2015 | 99 | 72 | 19 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing | 3,203 | 544 | about 1 in 7 |
| Harrow | 321 | 125 | about 1 in 4 |
| Hounslow | 2,115 | 591 | about 1 in 5 |
| Slough | 37 | 10 | about 1 in 5 |
| Spelthorne | 148 | 25 | about 1 in 7 |