Fencing and gates in Streetly

Planning your fence or gate in Streetly

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

Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Streetly gardens.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.

Postcode district: B74
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Choices to weigh up in Streetly

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Streetly?

Expect to budget between £60 and £230 per linear metre in Streetly. 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.

Fencing and gates in Streetly: 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 Streetly do you work in?

We cover B74 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Streetly, neighbouring Aldridge and Four Oaks 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.

Who approves fencing and gates in Streetly?

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 Walsall Council.

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Other work we do in Streetly

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