Fence, wall or gate in Lewisham: Planning Permission Guide
Your guide to fences, walls, and gates in Lewisham — height limits, permitted development rules, and costs.
Based on 64 decided applications in Lewisham over 12 months (54 granted, 10 refused).
Lewisham has conservation areas in Blackheath, Telegraph Hill, Brockley, Lee Manor, and Forest Hill. Article 4 Directions restrict window and door alterations in several Victorian conservation areas. The borough mixes dense inner-city housing in the north with more suburban character in the south. Flood zones along the Ravensbourne and Quaggy rivers restrict outbuilding classes for riverside properties.
Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Lewisham
The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.
Removal and replacement of the balconies and balustrades, new balustrade to walkways and staircases, together with repairs works to the e…
The display of a non-illuminated wall mounted hanging sign, together with a painted sign and window signs at St Pauls House, 125 Deptford…
The installation of one multi-split wall-mounted heat pump unit to the side elevation at 87 Taunton Road SE12.
Replacement of the boundary fence to the side of 52 Canonbie Road, SE23.
Installation of replacement uPVC double-glazed windows and replacement timber and uPVC external doors and a timber side gate at Flats A &…
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 London
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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