What should you know before starting in Lye?
Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Lye; next to a road used by vehicles the limit is 1 metre. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Dudley Council first.
- Concrete posts and gravel boards don't rot at ground level.
- Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.
- Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.
- Postcode district
- DY9
- Planning and building control
- Dudley Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 7 miles
Choices to weigh up in Lye
Side gates and driveway gates
Side gates add security to the path at the side of the house, and driveway gates in timber or metal close off the front. Gates need strong posts, hinges and latches, and wide gates need drop bolts or a centre stop. Driveway gates shouldn't open outwards over the pavement, so they're hung to open inwards.
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.
Guide prices for Lye
Guide prices start at £60 and run to £230 per linear metre. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: around £95–£135 per linear metre.
| 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Lye address.
Your questions answered
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.
How do I book a survey in Lye?
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.
Who approves fencing and gates in Lye?
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 Dudley Council.
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Fence down after a storm? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll come and measure your boundaries in Lye.