Fences, walls and gates in Westminster
4,485 applications since 2019. 3,389 approved and 451 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 | 526 | 336 | 44 |
| 2025 | 606 | 459 | 78 |
| 2024 | 541 | 423 | 48 |
| 2023 | 492 | 359 | 50 |
| 2022 | 535 | 408 | 50 |
| 2021 | 596 | 463 | 52 |
| 2020 | 550 | 444 | 44 |
| 2019 | 639 | 497 | 85 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | 540 | 177 | about 1 in 4 |
| Camden | 4,434 | 380 | about 1 in 13 |
| City | 355 | 15 | about 1 in 25 |
| Kensington | 2,304 | 238 | about 1 in 11 |
| Lambeth | 1,360 | 243 | about 1 in 7 |
| Wandsworth | 2,081 | 188 | about 1 in 12 |