Fences, walls and gates in Middlesbrough
964 applications since 1995. 822 approved and 92 refused. Refused: about 1 in 10 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 | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 | 18 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 18 | 15 | 2 |
| 2023 | 24 | 16 | 7 |
| 2022 | 23 | 14 | 5 |
| 2021 | 31 | 21 | 5 |
| 2020 | 31 | 28 | 3 |
| 2019 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 2018 | 33 | 23 | 6 |
| 2017 | 24 | 16 | 4 |
| 2016 | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 32 | 29 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar and Cleveland | 270 | 13 | about 1 in 22 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 280 | 34 | about 1 in 9 |