Fence height on 2 different level gardens

[ThyJones]

Hi, I'm trying to find some advice regarding fence height on a change I want to make on our fences in the back garden. I've tried to explain this as best as possible via image... hope that helps...

Basically, the image is side on, and the side of our fence is our multiple neighbors rear gardens.

We are going to put basically a new fence (one I look after and maintain solely) in front of these. I've seen the rules in terms of 2M height, which on my RHS is fine, its already at 2m, but to my left is a little bit smaller.

Does the 2M apply from my grass level, or the neighbors (which is below my ground level)?

I'm only concerned there will be an issue with a bit of fence sticking above the existing fence and post, even though its on the 2M limit? Hope you can help. Thanks

 

[Alastairreid]

The height is determined from the ground it is built on.

 

[^woody^]

Highest ground level at a point immediately adjacent to the fence, and that includes if the ground is sloping.

 

[ThyJones]

Lets say hypothetically i raised the ground a few feet (im not by the way) does the same logic apply?

 

[^woody^]

No

 

[ThyJones]

Thanks for the input. From the point of view of the neighbour who when they look at their fence will see my fence slightly raised, can they do anything to contest it, or are the laws the laws?

 

[tony1851]

They can contest it all they want but the laws are the laws.

 

[^woody^]

Ownership of the fence and the responsibility to maintain the boundary may be factors separate to planning regulations

 

[ThyJones]

quick further question, is the 2 meters inclusive of a gravel board (wooden or concrete) or is 2m the total height for whatever you do? I was planning on having a wooden board, then the fence on top, so may need to restrict the fence height if that is the case?

Thanks

 

[^woody^]

Five gravel boards and then the fence panel would be nice

 

[Alastairreid]

2m total height including gravel board.

 

[Nakajo]

What about a row of Caryatids? Surely they'd be exempt from the 2m rule?

 

[^woody^]

Carry what?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Woody is from Birmingham Naks, he still uses an outdoor lav.

 

[^woody^]

Lav what?