Fence, wall or gate in Exeter: Planning Permission Guide
Your guide to fences, walls, and gates in Exeter — height limits, permitted development rules, and costs.
Based on 45 decided applications in Exeter over 24 months (44 granted, 1 refused).
Exeter has 20 conservation areas affecting external alterations in those zones. A small number (1) of Article 4 directions apply. 995 listed buildings recorded.
Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Exeter
The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.
Non-material amendment to reserved matters approval 18/0789/RES to replace drawing number 17023 LS 02 P5 ('Landscape Strategy Plan') with…
Enhancements to the public entrance including installation of 2.4m high security fence to the site boundary; replacement signage facing S…
On southwest side elevation 1 x illuminated, aluminium and printed fabric skin facia sign measuring 0.9 m high x 3.8 m wide x 0.19 m deep…
2 illuminated fascia signs, each 0.60 m high by 3.7 m wide, 1 illuminated circular projecting signs 0.80 m in diameter projecting 0.90 m …
Discharge condition 13 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission 25/0098/FUL - Partial demolition of the existing garden walls and …
These are borough-wide. See the 5 nearest to your address.
Check your address freePermitted Development Rules
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 South West England
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.
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