Fences, walls and gates in Peterborough
212 applications since 2020. 149 approved and 27 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 24 | 16 | 2 |
| 2025 | 19 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 36 | 24 | 5 |
| 2023 | 40 | 24 | 9 |
| 2022 | 29 | 21 | 4 |
| 2021 | 25 | 19 | 5 |
| 2020 | 39 | 32 | 1 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenland | 1,345 | 183 | about 1 in 8 |
| Huntingdonshire | 2,419 | 323 | about 1 in 8 |
| South Holland | 195 | 16 | about 1 in 13 |
| South Kesteven | 381 | 26 | about 1 in 16 |