Fences, walls and gates in New Forest (Park)
162 applications since 2021. 122 approved and 15 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 14 | 2 |
| 2024 | 22 | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 | 31 | 24 | 5 |
| 2022 | 35 | 28 | 0 |
| 2021 | 46 | 34 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCP | 4,243 | 840 | about 1 in 6 |
| Test Valley | 474 | 38 | about 1 in 13 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |