Fences, walls and gates in Sutton
559 applications since 2019. 371 approved and 112 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 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 | 64 | 41 | 6 |
| 2025 | 59 | 49 | 5 |
| 2024 | 71 | 41 | 16 |
| 2023 | 95 | 62 | 22 |
| 2022 | 55 | 34 | 16 |
| 2021 | 70 | 45 | 18 |
| 2020 | 66 | 44 | 12 |
| 2019 | 79 | 55 | 17 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 761 | 221 | about 1 in 4 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 0 | 0 | none |
| Kingston | 490 | 142 | about 1 in 4 |
| Merton | 452 | 43 | about 1 in 12 |
| Reigate | 645 | 115 | about 1 in 7 |