US EditionGarden fence warning as households urged 'contact council' or risk £20k fine
- On June 6, 2025, a woman declared a 'neighbour war' after her neighbour's garden rubbish caused her fence to collapse in the UK.
- The neighbour stored many items including bin bags, plastic boxes, and old appliances, overcrowding the garden and weakening the wooden fence.
- The woman asked the neighbour to share the cost of a new fence, but the neighbour refused, leaving her with no privacy behind the collapsed fence.
- Legal expert Gurpreet Chhokar said fences over two metres need planning permission, and fines under environmental laws can reach £5,000 for individuals or £20,000 for businesses.
- New regulations introduced last week limit front garden fences to one metre high and emphasise contacting local councils before making changes to avoid fines or required reversions.
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My neighbour's mess caused my fence to fall down - his next move angered me more
A WOMAN has declared a ”neighbour war” after her neighbour’s garden was so full of rubbish it caused her fence to collapse. Furious social media user @hughesrachy took to TikTok to rant after the mess in the neighbour‘s garden caused her wooden fence to crumble – and eventually fall down. TIKTOK/@hughesrachyOne outraged woman took to TikTok to rant about her neighbour[/caption] TIKTOK/@hughesrachyThe TikToker has since declared ‘neighbour wars’[…
Garden privacy fence mistake could land you a £20,000 fine – check the latest rules
THINKING of putting up a new garden fence this summer? You might want to check the rules first or you could land yourself a hefty fine and even end up in court. Its important to check the rules before putting up a privacy fence UK boundary rules mean your humble garden fence could turn into a legal nightmare if you get it wrong. Whether you’re upgrading panels or building from scratch, the regulations are clear and local councils aren’t afraid to
The garden fence rules as brits are warned about huge fines
Households across the country have been urged to get in touch with their local council to avoid getting a fine, with new rules coming in last week under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
Garden fence warning as households urged 'contact council' or risk £20k fine
The new rules which came in last week under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 give households guidance on what they can and cannot do
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