How high fence can I build?

Question

I have looked around the internet and found that I can build a fence 6 foot 6 between me and my neighbour withut getting planning permission. Question is, does trellis count as fence? Can i add trellis on top of the maximum fence height? What else can I do to build a shield between us higher than 6 foot 6?

Answer 1

No 6ft 6in is the maximum for any kind of fence.  Until recently you could plant a hedge and let it grow higher, but now if it grows to more than 6ft 6in, your neighbour can insist you trim it.

Answer 2

6 foot 6 is the highest boundary you can put in between you and your neighbour.  It doesn't matter what it's made of.

Answer 3

That's your maximum. Plant something tall like bamboo next to it if you want more privacy. But with your neighbours permission you can go higher - if he doesn't mind, how will planning ever find out?

Answer 4

It depends on where you are located.

In some towns in my area, for example mandtae a 12 foot high fence around cell tower equipment.

I would call the local zoning official, rather than possibly go with general information from the internet.

And, get his answer in writing.

Answer 5

6ft fence then add 1ft trellis,thatsO.K.

Answer 6

Beware of running bamboo.  They are very invasive and difficult to control.  If you don't care about that, they will grow to a tall hedge very quickly.

Answer 7

Put the fence in ( 2mts) then put in conifer's, you can have these as high as you like!