Fences, walls and gates in Tower Hamlets
829 applications since 2016. 611 approved and 106 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 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 | 27 | 16 | 2 |
| 2025 | 75 | 65 | 6 |
| 2024 | 72 | 54 | 12 |
| 2023 | 76 | 55 | 10 |
| 2022 | 81 | 58 | 13 |
| 2021 | 93 | 65 | 13 |
| 2020 | 95 | 65 | 12 |
| 2019 | 94 | 67 | 14 |
| 2018 | 83 | 62 | 7 |
| 2017 | 109 | 84 | 15 |
| 2016 | 24 | 20 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 353 | 15 | about 1 in 25 |
| Greenwich | 387 | 98 | about 1 in 5 |
| Hackney | 725 | 106 | about 1 in 8 |
| Lewisham | 386 | 53 | about 1 in 8 |
| Newham | 436 | 98 | about 1 in 5 |
| Southwark | 1,397 | 73 | about 1 in 20 |