Fence, wall or gate in Bury: Planning Permission Guide
Your guide to fences, walls, and gates in Bury — height limits, permitted development rules, and costs.
Based on 24 decided applications in Bury over 12 months (15 granted, 9 refused).
Bury has conservation areas including Bury Town Centre, Ramsbottom, Prestwich, and Radcliffe. Listed buildings are concentrated around the 19th-century textile heritage of Ramsbottom and around Bury Parish Church. The West Pennine Moors cover parts of the north of the borough, adding constraints on elevated land. The Irwell Valley has flood zone considerations along the river. The borough has a mix of Victorian mill town terraces and later suburban housing.
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5 nearest comparables & refusal reasons for your address.
Get my report — £9See a sample →Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Bury
The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.
Creation of new driveway, wall and ramped access to the side elevation
Erection of a 1.98m boundary fence along the rear garden adjacent to the highway
Erection of 1.8m high fence at front and side
External alterations to render all existing brick walls to front/side elevations and boundary wall
Alterations to existing side boundary wall including new side/front 2m height wall with render & front gate
These are borough-wide. See the 5 nearest to your address.
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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
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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Check my limitsTypical Costs in Greater Manchester
Boundary treatment costs depend on the length, material, and type — timber fencing is cheapest, brick walls are the most expensive.
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Timber fencing is cheapest. Brick walls and metal railings cost significantly more per metre.
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Get my estimateWhich 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.
This type of project does not typically require architectural services.
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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Get personalised guidanceConservation 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.
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 (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.
Check if your property is in a conservation area or has other planning constraints.
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