Project guideGPDO Class A (Part 2)

Fence, wall or gate in Blaby: Planning Permission Guide

Your guide to fences, walls, and gates in Blaby — height limits, permitted development rules, and costs.

£548
application fee
8 wks
typical decision
1–2m
PD height

Blaby has 11 conservation areas affecting external alterations in those zones. 196 listed buildings recorded.

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Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Blaby

The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.

Granted

Retention of existing fence

LE32026-06-19
Withdrawn During Consideration

Erection of 1.8m fence along boundary adjacent to Westview Avenue

LE22026-06-09
Granted

Reserved Matters application for commercial development consisting of the erection of warehousing with ancillary offices and gatehouses (…

LE192026-03-16
Granted

Two storey front extension. Alterations to roof incorporating additional accommodation. Coloured render to be added to the dwelling. Repl…

LE32026-03-05
Granted

Discharge of condition 4 (acoustic fence) of 25/0819/FUL

LE32026-03-03

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Permitted Development Rules

Class A (Part 2)Part 2

Gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure

GPDO 2015, Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A

Fences, walls, and gates are covered by Part 2, Class A of the GPDO. The main consideration is height: up to 1 metre next to a highway, up to 2 metres elsewhere.

Key dimension limits

Max 1m adjacent to highwayMax 2m elsewhere

These are the maximum GPDO limits for a detached house with no constraints. Your actual limits depend on your property type, location, and any planning restrictions.

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Typical Costs in East Midlands

Boundary treatment costs depend on the length, material, and type — timber fencing is cheapest, brick walls are the most expensive.

Fence, wall or gateEast Midlands

Typical total

£800£3,800

Typically includes

MaterialsInstallationFoundations (for walls)

Typically excludes

Planning application fee

Timber fencing is cheapest. Brick walls and metal railings cost significantly more per metre.

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Which Professionals Do You Need?

Boundary treatments rarely need professional services beyond a competent builder or fencing contractor.

This project is unlikely to need specialist professional services beyond a competent builder.

Architect / designerNot needed

This type of project does not typically require architectural services.

Structural engineerNot needed
Party wall surveyorNot needed
Planning consultantNot needed

This guidance is based on a typical semi-detached house with no special constraints. Listed buildings, conservation areas, and attached properties may require additional professional input.

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Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings

In conservation areas, the same height rules apply, but you should consider materials that are sympathetic to the area character. Some Article 4 Directions restrict boundary treatments.

Conservation areas

Properties in conservation areas often have reduced permitted development rights. Some project types (like side extensions) lose PD rights entirely. An Article 4 Direction can remove additional PD rights.

Listed buildings

Listed buildings (Grade I, II*, or II) have no permitted development rights at all. Any external alteration requires Listed Building Consent in addition to any planning permission. An architect experienced in heritage work is essential.

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