Fences, walls and gates in Kirklees
424 applications since 2020. 277 approved and 61 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 | 48 | 14 | 5 |
| 2025 | 43 | 33 | 2 |
| 2024 | 54 | 42 | 3 |
| 2023 | 74 | 49 | 15 |
| 2022 | 51 | 29 | 9 |
| 2021 | 92 | 69 | 17 |
| 2020 | 62 | 41 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 568 | 86 | about 1 in 8 |
| Calderdale | 155 | 28 | about 1 in 7 |
| Leeds | 1,529 | 407 | about 1 in 5 |
| Oldham | 147 | 33 | about 1 in 5 |
| Peak District | 219 | 22 | about 1 in 11 |
| Wakefield | 414 | 78 | about 1 in 6 |