Fencing Permission Clarify

Driver18

Hi, i have moved into a corner plot property . There is currently a wall which is around 1 meter that is falling into disrepair. I am hoping to install fences instead which is slighly higher than two meters. for privacy and to prevent littering.

My property is next to a main road. i understand i may require planning permission. if so does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the process?

any suggestions would be much appreciated.

thanks

Doozergirl

If you go onto your council's website you can apply for permission online. You will require permission. If your proposed fences affect the ability of drivers to see around corners (affecting the visibility splay) it will be a problem.

You can ask for pre-application advice which can be free from some councils, but has to be paid for in others. Some councils even hold free pop-in surgeries for householders with queries like yours, which are great. Others you pay and wait weeks for. Such is local government!

Driver18

many thanks for your swift post.

I am located in Birmingham were the word free does not exist in the vocabulary of the local council.

However, i will try to look further online. if you would happen to know of anything helpful which is catered towards Birmingham council which would allow some form of pre-advice on this matter?

again thanks for your reply.