Fences, walls and gates in Swindon
195 applications since 2020. 125 approved and 27 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 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 | 22 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 24 | 14 | 4 |
| 2024 | 39 | 21 | 7 |
| 2023 | 28 | 19 | 4 |
| 2022 | 28 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 34 | 25 | 9 |
| 2020 | 20 | 16 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold | 1,237 | 69 | about 1 in 19 |
| Wiltshire | 0 | 0 | none |