Fence, wall or gate in Lincoln: Planning Permission Guide
Your guide to fences, walls, and gates in Lincoln — height limits, permitted development rules, and costs.
Check if your fence, wall or gate qualifiesFence, wall or gates in Lincoln at a glance
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Based on 39 decided applications in Lincoln over 12 months (39 granted, 0 refused).
Lincoln has 11 conservation areas affecting external alterations in those zones. 420 listed buildings recorded.
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Approval probability, 5 nearest comparables, refusal reasons — for your specific address.
Recent fence, wall or gate decisions in Lincoln
The 5 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.
Non-material amendment to planning application (2026/0107/HOU) to move the north wall of the proposed extension inwards by 300mm (decreas…
Display a non-illuminated hanging sign and wall mounted sign (Revised Drawings).
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 (proposed drainage works) and 4 (boundary walls and fences) of planning permission 2025/03…
Alterations to material details, external surfacing, bin store and boundary treatments (Non-material amendment to planning application 20…
Removal of existing wall and railings to front elevation. Existing railings to be re-used. Erection of 2m wall with railings to front ele…
These are borough-wide. See the 5 nearest to your address.
Get my report — £9Permitted 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 East Midlands
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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