Fences, walls and gates in South Tyneside
293 applications since 2020. 238 approved and 16 refused. Refused: about 1 in 16 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 | 29 | 17 | 2 |
| 2025 | 43 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 27 | 2 |
| 2023 | 40 | 35 | 2 |
| 2022 | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| 2021 | 50 | 40 | 4 |
| 2020 | 59 | 50 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 384 | 38 | about 1 in 11 |
| North Tyneside | 263 | 41 | about 1 in 7 |