Fencing enquiries and planning advice in Scotland
Learn the right questions to ask before a garden fence installation or repair. Local contractor matching is subject to availability.
Check the Scotland planning rules first
Planning rules in Scotland differ from England. Scottish Government guidance says a new fence can be up to 2m under permitted development in qualifying circumstances, but tighter limits apply beside roads and when it extends past the front or side of a house; listed buildings and conservation areas need special attention.
Official source: mygov.scot – Build a gate, fence or wall around your house.
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 Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness. We have not verified comprehensive contractor coverage in these locations.
Describe a fencing job in Scotland
We review your project and may be able to refer it to an independent contractor. A local match is not guaranteed.