Fences, walls and gates in Mansfield
260 applications since 2016. 220 approved and 16 refused. Refused: about 1 in 15 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 | 15 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 20 | 17 | 3 |
| 2021 | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 | 29 | 25 | 3 |
| 2018 | 34 | 26 | 2 |
| 2017 | 30 | 25 | 1 |
| 2016 | 26 | 21 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield | 656 | 104 | about 1 in 7 |
| Newark and Sherwood | 386 | 62 | about 1 in 7 |