Fencing enquiries and planning advice in Northern Ireland
Learn the right questions to ask before a garden fence installation or repair. Local contractor matching is subject to availability.
Check the Northern Ireland planning rules first
Northern Ireland has its own permitted-development order. The relevant rules can restrict new fencing above 1 metre beside a road used by vehicles or above 2 metres elsewhere, with other exceptions including listed buildings. A contractor or council can help you assess a specific proposal.
Official source: Northern Ireland Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.
Common fencing enquiry details
- Where the boundary is and whether you own it or need to speak to a neighbour
- The intended height and whether it faces a public road
- Whether the property is listed, in a conservation area or subject to a planning condition
- Fence length, ground conditions, access, and how the old fence will be removed
Major towns and cities
Some visitors look for fencing help in Belfast, Lisburn, Newry, Bangor, Ballymena. We have not verified comprehensive contractor coverage in these locations.
Describe a fencing job in Northern Ireland
We review your project and may be able to refer it to an independent contractor. A local match is not guaranteed.