Fence, wall or gate in Gloucester: Planning Permission Guide
Your guide to fences, walls, and gates in Gloucester — height limits, permitted development rules, and costs.
Based on 19 decided applications in Gloucester over 36 months (14 granted, 5 refused). Limited data — treat as indicative.
Gloucester borders or partially overlaps the Cotswolds AONB — properties near those boundaries are on Article 1(5) land where permitted-development rights are restricted. Gloucester has 14 conservation areas affecting external alterations in those zones. 55 Article 4 directions are in force — pre-application advice strongly recommended before any external work. 954 listed buildings recorded.
Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Gloucester
The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.
Partial removal of stone mullion wall at the front boundary and lowering of remaining wall, to allow for 1 vehicle parking space on new p…
Boundary treatment with inset area for bins, and ground raising (all retrospective).
Increase in height of parapet wall, wall to also become straight rather than sloped (retrospective)
Reduction in width of stone mullion wall at the front boundary to allow for 1 no. vehicle parking on new resin driveway and associated dr…
Vehicle Drop Kerb application and installation of new boundary fencing. This work was completed on 2/12/25.
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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