Fencing and gates in Aston

Planning your fence or gate in Aston

Before replacing a boundary fence in Aston, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Birmingham City Council is only needed above 2 m, or above 1 m beside a road.

Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.
Fences next to a road or the footpath beside it are limited to 1 m without planning permission.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.

Postcode district: B6
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which option fits your home?

Slatted and composite fencing

Horizontal slatted timber gives a modern look and lets some air and light through, which suits contemporary gardens. Composite fencing, made from wood fibre and plastic, doesn't need painting or treating and won't rot. Both cost more than standard fences, and composite systems have their own posts and fixings.

Closeboard fencing

Vertical featheredge boards nailed to horizontal rails fixed between posts, built in place along the boundary. Closeboard is stronger than panels, copes better with wind and can follow sloping ground more neatly. Damaged boards can be replaced one at a time. It costs more and takes longer to build, but it lasts longer in most gardens.

How much should you budget in Aston?

Expect to budget between £60 and £230 per linear metre in Aston. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: typically £95–£135 per linear metre.

Guide prices for fencing and gates
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Panel fencing with concrete posts	£60 – £95 per linear metre	1.8 m panels, quick to fit
Closeboard with concrete posts	£90 – £135 per linear metre	Stronger, better in exposed gardens
Slatted or composite fencing	£140 – £230 per linear metre	Contemporary look, less upkeep

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Fencing and gates in Aston: common questions

Do I need to tell my neighbour about a new fence?

It's not usually a legal requirement for a fence on your own land, but it's good practice and avoids disputes. If the fence is shared or ownership is unclear, agree the work in writing first. We may need access to their side for a short time, so a quick conversation before we start helps.

Which postcodes in Aston do you work in?

We cover B6 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Aston, neighbouring Perry Barr and Hodge Hill are covered too.

Concrete or timber posts: which is better?

Concrete posts don't rot, so they usually outlast timber posts, and new panels can be slotted in later without replacing them. Timber posts look softer and suit closeboard and some gate posts, but they eventually rot at ground level. In exposed gardens, concrete posts with closeboard or heavy panels are the most robust choice.

Will I need permission from the council in Aston?

Not for a fence or gate up to 2 m high, or 1 m beside a road used by vehicles. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Birmingham City Council.

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Your free fencing survey in Aston ends with an itemised quote, with every gate priced on its own line.