BY QUOTE
Fencing
Replacement panels, full runs, posts and repairs. Standard 6ft and bespoke heights.
LABOUR FROM
£0per panel
Materials priced after a free site visit
PLANNING GUIDE
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Fence in the UK?
In most cases, back garden fences up to 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) in height do not require planning permission in the UK. Front boundary fences and walls are limited to 1 metre without permission. Fences adjacent to a highway used by vehicles are also limited to 1 metre. These are permitted development rights and apply to most residential properties, but conservation areas, listed buildings, and certain conditions can override them.
ELawnCare installs fencing across Cambridge at £100 per panel for labour. If you are unsure about your property, Cambridge City Council or South Cambridgeshire District Council can confirm whether your project needs permission before work starts.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
When planning permission IS needed
You need planning permission if the fence is above 2m in a back garden, above 1m at the front or next to a highway, or if the property is listed or in a conservation area. Some properties have had permitted development rights removed by condition, so checking with the council is always worth doing if you are uncertain.
Replacing an existing fence like-for-like at the same height generally does not need permission even in conservation areas, but raising the height or changing the material might.
Fence installation in Cambridge
ELawnCare provides fence installation across CB1 to CB25. Labour is £100 per panel including post installation. Standard closeboard panels cost £25 to £50 each. Concrete posts and gravel boards are recommended for longevity. Old fence removal is quoted separately. The business is owner-run with £2 million public liability insurance.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Back garden fences up to 2m do not usually need planning permission. Front fences are limited to 1m. Fences next to a highway are limited to 1m. Conservation areas and listed buildings may have additional rules. Check with your local council if you are unsure.
A 6ft (1.83m) fence in a back garden is within the 2m permitted development limit, so planning permission is not usually needed. In a front garden or next to a highway, 6ft exceeds the 1m limit and would require permission. Conservation areas may also restrict this.
There is no legal requirement in England and Wales to maintain a boundary fence. The title deeds may indicate who owns which boundary, shown by a T-mark on the plan. If unclear, both neighbours can contribute or one can maintain it voluntarily.
FULLY INSURED
£2M public liability
CAMBRIDGE-BASED
CB1 to CB25 free callout
RELIABLE
Owner handles every visit
READY?
Get your quote in 60 seconds
Or book a free in-person visit for fencing and larger jobs.