Fences, walls and gates in Hounslow
3,187 applications since 1992. 2,105 approved and 591 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 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 | 81 | 34 | 6 |
| 2025 | 112 | 70 | 26 |
| 2024 | 138 | 90 | 22 |
| 2023 | 100 | 49 | 34 |
| 2022 | 107 | 57 | 27 |
| 2021 | 150 | 96 | 28 |
| 2020 | 108 | 72 | 18 |
| 2019 | 100 | 65 | 20 |
| 2018 | 125 | 77 | 21 |
| 2017 | 109 | 82 | 18 |
| 2016 | 103 | 69 | 19 |
| 2015 | 101 | 77 | 13 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing | 3,204 | 544 | about 1 in 7 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 5,711 | 917 | about 1 in 7 |
| Hillingdon | 1,924 | 528 | about 1 in 5 |
| Richmond | 541 | 146 | about 1 in 5 |
| Spelthorne | 148 | 25 | about 1 in 7 |