Front Garden Fence

[overide]

All of my garden is to the front/side of my house and I'd like to erect a 5ft fence so that we have some privacy and my 3 year old can play safely outside. I've been told that 1m is the highest I can have as it is within 1m of a highway and any bigger you need planning permission.

The funny thing is I could have 30ft conifers with no problem!

Has anyone had any experience with dealing with councils over this or have any other advice?

Thanks

 

[masona]

From what I understand, the front of the property is 1m high and the side if it's your next door neighbour, the height is 6' high but if facing the highway you can go up to 7' high. You can get a free booklet from your building control explaining this.

 

[overide]

Still waiting for the building/planning people to come back to me on this one.

If this doesn't work does anyone know where to gt "Instant Hedges"? i.e. ones that are already 4-5ft tall?

Thanks

 

[Thermo]

depends what you want them to be made of. you can buy larger specimens from nurseries, as opposed to garden centres. You are however paying a premium for these, as they have had them on their premises for several years, being cared for, so you pay the price. Shop around in your yellow pages and local free ads for nurseries in the country.