The garden fence law that could land you with '£20,000 fine or more' this summer
dailyrecord.co.ukAn expert has revealed the lesser-known garden fence law that could land you with a whopping £20,000 fine.Fences are often at the heart of noisy neighbour arguments but not understanding the rules around them can end in some pricey fines, reports the Express.
Sean Bunyan from Eurocell has revealed how easily you could be caught out by planning restrictions or disputes with neighbours when it comes to your garden fence.The expert claimed that failing to install the fence at the correct height is actually a big no-no.
It is important when putting up a fence that you consider the legal limit for height - which is two metres. It is possible to put up fencing higher than this limit, but you’ll need to acquire for planning permission beforehand.There are some conditions to this rule - including if your fence fronts a path, road or public pavement.
In this case, if your fence is over a metre high, then you'll also need planning permission.You’ll also need planning permission if you live in a conservation area or historically listed building.
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