Fences, walls and gates in Yorkshire Dales
190 applications since 2020. 131 approved and 11 refused. Refused: about 1 in 13 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 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 28 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 | 20 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 29 | 23 | 3 |
| 2022 | 30 | 19 | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 | 22 | 3 |
| 2020 | 26 | 23 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 1,186 | 68 | about 1 in 18 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 0 | 0 | none |