Fence, wall or gate in Huntingdonshire: Planning Permission Guide

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

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Fence, wall or gates in Huntingdonshire at a glance

93%

approved

£548

application fee

8

weeks typical

Based on 27 decided applications in Huntingdonshire over 12 months (25 granted, 2 refused).

Huntingdonshire has 59 conservation areas — extensive heritage coverage restricting external alterations across many streets. 6 Article 4 directions affect specific streets. 4,460 listed buildings recorded.

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Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Huntingdonshire

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

Granted

Reinstated fencing to the front of the property, addition of lightweight metal railing, and provision of gated vehicular and pedestrian a…

PE192026-05-05
Granted

Proposed outer brick lining wall and cavity to the existing 102mm thick gable wall

PE282026-04-08
Granted

Proposed Store, Roof Garden/Terrace and New Gates and Vehicular access

PE192026-02-13
Granted

Installation of 1No. Wall mounted air source heat pump to side elevation

PE292026-01-22
Refused

Replacement of approx 3m high hedge along the South side of the boundary (33.35m) with a 2m high sound-absorbing fence. Replacement of 1.…

PE272026-01-16

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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 of England

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

Fence, wall or gateEast of England

Typical total

£900£4,500

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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