Green-fingered Britons embarking on garden renovation projects are being alerted to potential financial pitfalls, with experts warning that overlooking planning permission for garden fences could result in hefty fines.
Navigating Planning Permission: Expert Guidance to Avoid Financial Fallout
Sean Bunyan, representing Eurocell, underscores the importance of adhering to planning regulations, emphasizing that failure to obtain proper permission for fencing exceeding the maximum height allowance of two meters could lead to fines exceeding £20,000.
Height Regulations and Permit Protocol: Understanding the Law
While the law permits fences to reach up to 100 meters in height with appropriate planning permits, Bunyan stresses the necessity of acquiring planning permission before exceeding the two-meter limit. Fences adjacent to highways require planning permission for heights exceeding one meter.
Clarifying Ownership and Responsibilities: Dispelling Common Misconceptions
Beaton’s Building Supplies intervenes to clarify misconceptions regarding fence ownership, asserting that determination should be based on house deeds, Land Registry records, or Title Plans rather than the commonly held belief of the right-side responsibility.
Special Considerations for Listed Buildings: Unique Regulations Apply
For individuals residing in listed buildings, specific regulations dictate the erection of fences, necessitating planning permission from local authorities irrespective of fence height. Listed buildings enjoy special protection, mandating adherence to regulatory protocols.
Case in Point: Elderly Woman’s Fence Fiasco Highlights Risks
The cautionary tale follows the ordeal of Margaret Rose Hale, who, after a complaint from a neighbor, faced a £1,000 fine threat from the council for her three-foot picket fence.
Despite her efforts to secure planning permission retroactively, Hale was compelled to dismantle her fence, underscoring the importance of legal compliance to avoid financial penalties.
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