Fencing and gates in Heath Hayes

Planning your fence or gate in Heath Hayes

Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Heath Hayes; next to a road used by vehicles the limit is 1 metre. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Cannock Chase District 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.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Heath Hayes gardens.

Postcode district: WS12
Planning and building control: Cannock Chase District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 13 miles

Options to consider in Heath Hayes

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.

Concrete posts and gravel boards

Slotted concrete posts hold panels in place without rotting, and concrete gravel boards along the bottom keep timber clear of wet soil. Concrete posts are heavier to install and more noticeable than timber. Many people put them in when replacing panel fences, because new panels can then be slotted in later without disturbing the posts.

Fencing and gates prices in Heath Hayes

Expect to budget between £60 and £230 per linear metre in Heath Hayes. 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

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.

Which postcodes in Heath Hayes do you work in?

We cover WS12 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Heath Hayes, neighbouring Hednesford and Cannock are covered too.

What should I do before the fence goes up?

Clear plants, pots and sheds back from the boundary by about a metre if you can, and lift anything you want to keep. Talk to your neighbour about access and the work. If you know where drains, cables or pipes run near the boundary, tell us at survey.

Will I need permission from the council in Heath Hayes?

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 Cannock Chase District Council.

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Other work we do in Heath Hayes

Fence down after a storm? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll come and measure your boundaries in Heath Hayes.