Fences, walls and gates in Thanet
889 applications since 2016. 731 approved and 91 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 | 33 | 16 | 3 |
| 2025 | 105 | 92 | 5 |
| 2024 | 93 | 80 | 7 |
| 2023 | 79 | 65 | 9 |
| 2022 | 75 | 64 | 7 |
| 2021 | 92 | 78 | 10 |
| 2020 | 91 | 80 | 9 |
| 2019 | 88 | 67 | 13 |
| 2018 | 72 | 56 | 12 |
| 2017 | 83 | 66 | 12 |
| 2016 | 78 | 67 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| LT Drawing Services Ltd | 11 | 15 |
| Urban Surveying & Design Ltd | 8 | 10 |
| Invent Architecture Ltd | 6 | 10 |
| Phil Dadds Design | 6 | 6 |
| John Elvidge Planning Consultancy | 5 | 6 |
| James Clague Architects | 5 | 5 |
| Leask Architecture | 5 | 5 |
| Sterling Architecture Ltd | 4 | 6 |
| KUDOS Architectural Design & Surveying | 4 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 693 | 71 | about 1 in 11 |