Fences, walls and gates in Orkney
71 applications since 2020. 56 approved and 5 refused. Refused: about 1 in 12 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 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 10 | 1 |