new house moved in - too low fence

aspire2707

is there any law saying about the fence height?
it is the side i don`t suppose to change but it is so low and people living there look at us few times a day which is not confortable

or is it just that we don`t like it we should change it?

Surrey_EA

You will need planning permission for any fence that is over 2 metres high.

marleyboy

You could always erect some trellis on the fence.

kinger101

Check the deeds. If you're responsible for putting the fence on that boundary, them go ahead and replace the fence. I'd would be polite to inform the neighbours first though, particularly if you need access to their land to erect the thing.

If it's their boundary, then you'd need their permission to erect the fence.

Personally, I'd wait. Maybe you'll me more comfortable with the looking at you once you get to know them. And you won't risk as being perceived as a bit uppity by your neighbours.

EDIT: I don't think there is anything stopping you erecting another fence behind theirs (<2 metres) if you really want to go down that route. Or planting something the doesn't attach to the fence.

libf

If you own it, replace it with one up to 2m high. If you don't own it, and don't mind losing some garden space, put one up in front of it which is up to 2m high or if you get on with the neighbour ask to split costs on replacing it.

aspire2707

so sorry i wasn`t clear enough.

this is the side i am not responsible for
unfortunately only arround 120cm high

so i assume there is no way to ask them to replace and they would have to do it?

i kow them and they are ok but i would also want some privacy

GwylimT

aspire2707 wrote: »

so sorry i wasn`t clear enough.

this is the side i am not responsible for
unfortunately only arround 120cm high

so i assume there is no way to ask them to replace and they would have to do it?

i kow them and they are ok but i would also want some privacy

Why don't you put a fence up on your own land?

kinger101

marleyboy wrote: »

You could always erect some trellis on the fence.

If they own the fence, yes. Otherwise, it will require the neighbours permission.

Gigervamp

You could offer to pay for the costs of replacing it.

However, the conversation could be a little difficult. "I'd like to put a taller fence in because I don't like you looking at me when I go out in the garden. I'll pay for all costs."

Not a great way to start a new relationship.

kinger101

aspire2707 wrote: »

so sorry i wasn`t clear enough.

this is the side i am not responsible for
unfortunately only arround 120cm high

so i assume there is no way to ask them to replace and they would have to do it?

i kow them and they are ok but i would also want some privacy

It would be very rude to even ask them to put up a higher fence, particularly if the existing fence is in a good state of repair.

You must have been aware your garden was visible to the neighbours when you bought the property.

aspire2707

this property is rented out so i don`t think the owner would care...
it is in good condition but on the back side there is a problem with fence whish i would have to fix anyway so i can do everything in one go