Fencing and gates in Balsall Common

Fencing and gates in Balsall Common: approvals and local details

Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Balsall Common; next to a road used by vehicles the limit is 1 metre. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Solihull Council first.

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.
Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.

Postcode district: CV7
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 17 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.

Panel fencing

Pre-made timber panels, usually 1.83 m wide, slotted between posts. Lap, overlap and slatted panels are quick to fit and the most affordable option. They suit sheltered gardens best. In exposed spots, lightweight panels can rattle or blow out, so heavier panels or closeboard are a better choice there.

Fencing and gates prices in Balsall Common

Prices in Balsall Common match the rest of our area: £60–£230 per linear metre. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: usually £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

What guarantee comes with a new fence?

The panels, posts and treated timber carry their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for your fence are set out in your quote. Treated timber guarantees often depend on how cuts are treated and how the timber is used, so it's worth reading those conditions. Keep your quote and paperwork in case you need them later.

How do I book a survey in Balsall Common?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your fence or gate and arrange a time to visit.

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.

Does Solihull Council need to approve my fence or gate?

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 Solihull Council.

Fencing and gates near Balsall Common

Other home improvements in Balsall Common

We'll walk your boundary in Balsall Common, talk through post types and confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification.