Build or alter a garden wall or boundary wall

Build or alter a garden wall or boundary wall

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If I want to build, or alter, a garden wall or boundary wall, will the building regulations apply?

No - Fences, walls and gates do not require building regulation approval. Although building regulations do not apply, the structures must be structurally sound and maintained.

Garden Walls

If the garden wall is classed as a 'party fence wall' and depending on the type of building work you intend to carry out, then you must notify the adjoining owner of the work in respect of the Party Walls Act etc 1996. This does not include wooden fences. You can find the Party Wall explanatory booklet on the Communities and Local Government website.

Please note that you may require planning permission and you are advised to contact the Planning Duty Officer on 0208 753 3440 or email dutyplanner@lbhf.gov.uk for planning advice before commencing any building work.