Fences, walls and gates in Tameside
202 applications since 2020. 152 approved and 25 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 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 | 27 | 17 | 2 |
| 2025 | 31 | 23 | 5 |
| 2024 | 27 | 26 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 10 | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 | 32 | 24 | 6 |
| 2020 | 37 | 26 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak | 79 | 16 | about 1 in 6 |
| Manchester | 0 | 0 | none |
| Oldham | 147 | 33 | about 1 in 5 |
| Peak District | 219 | 22 | about 1 in 11 |