{"id":661,"date":"2022-01-05T14:16:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T14:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garden.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=661"},"modified":"2022-01-05T14:16:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T14:16:39","slug":"who-owns-that-garden-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/getting-started\/who-owns-that-garden-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Who owns that garden fence?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lets look at garden fencing to see if we can answer some of your common questions. And If you’re looking to get garden fence quotes<\/a> for your home then we have fencing companies listed across the whole country in our directory.<\/p>\n

Fence height: How high a fence can I put on my boundary?<\/h3>\n

The height of fences is a matter of planning policy. To find out what is allowed in your area contact the local authority planning office<\/a>. As a general rule, fences in rear gardens are allowed to be up to 2 metres high. <\/p>\n

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Fence ownership: who owns that garden fence? <\/h3>\n

Fence ownership and responsibility is often a subject of dispute between neighbours and understandably so. Owning a fence comes with a number of responsibilities such as arranging and paying for the maintenance and more. Therefore, if you\u2019re not yet sure who owns the garden fence, you probably want to have that clarified to make sure your property stays protected at all times. In this post, we\u2019re going to give you an insight into some of the rules guiding fence ownership in order to help you make informed decisions. <\/p>\n

In England and Wales, there is no legal presumption that a person owns or must maintain a fence or other boundary barrier on the left or on the right. Ownership of the boundary is normally determined by the builder who erects the buildings. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s no rule of thumb on whether you own the fence on the right hand or the left hand side of your property. Therefore, if you\u2019ve heard any \u201crules\u201d that states otherwise, you can fling that out the window because not everyone will own the left hand side to their fence. The first way to determine who owns the garden fence or which side of the fence you\u2019re responsible for is simply by looking. Although this is not guaranteed or a definite way to determine ownership, it can go a long way to give you a good idea. As you would have expected, fences are most likely built on the land that belongs to the boundary\u2019s owner with the further edge of the fence making the actual boundary. As a result, you can determine a fence ownership simply by identifying where the frames are. <\/p>\n

Also, you can determine fence ownership using the title deeds for an official and accurate answer. A copy should be given alongside your paperwork which is received when purchasing your house. <\/p>\n

Understanding the paperwork<\/h3>\n

When you can obtain a copy of a plan (you may see it marked with T or H) this should resolve the dispute. The bar of the T indicates the side of the property that owns the boundary structure. Where there is an H mark each party owns the boundary structure. <\/p>\n

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In this example it shows T marks on two of a property’s boundaries. The bars of the T clearly show the owner of these boundary structures to be the property owner who owns the land within the red edging. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Can I make my neighbour repair their fence? <\/h3>\n

For a lot of home and property owners in the UK, a common courtesy is being neighbourly and several people find it relatively easy to get along with the folks next door. However, for most individuals major disputes arise over boundaries which can lead to an impasse that may only be resolved through legal action. But since nobody wants that, when boundary issues become more than just passing a comment about the current condition of the fence, you may want to clue yourself up on what to do to get the desired action. If attempts have been made to talk to your neighbour to no avail, there are a couple of things you can consider to make ‘them next door’ repair their fence. <\/p>\n

Firstly, it should be stated that if the fence poses an immediate danger then the usual legalities don\u2019t apply. In this scenario, you may need to report to the local council who\u2019ll take the necessary action on your behalf. <\/p>\n