Wooden driveway gates

[Dru]

I want to replace low wrought iron driveway gates with solid wooden gates between 5 & 6 feet high. I know that I need planning permission for this but who do I get to install them? Is it a joiner or builder? I can't find any local (Leeds) company that deals with wooden driveway gates so am a bit stumped.

My driveway is in my back garden so I want the new gates to provide privacy and security hence the height. I am in the process of putting together my planning application so any advice would be welcome.

 

[Scrit]

A traditional "joiner", a "joiner and builder" or possibly a "fencing contractor"?

If you are having them made the original joiner's shop should be able to do the job for you

Scrit

 

[WabbitPoo]

I want to replace low wrought iron driveway gates with solid wooden gates between 5 & 6 feet high. I know that I need planning permission for this but who do I get to install them? Is it a joiner or builder? I can't find any local (Leeds) company that deals with wooden driveway gates so am a bit stumped.

My driveway is in my back garden so I want the new gates to provide privacy and security hence the height. I am in the process of putting together my planning application so any advice would be welcome.

What makes you so sure you need permission, not that its relevent to your question.

 

[Dru]

My house is on a corner plot so 3 sides are next to a public highway (pavement & road). Planning regulations state that no fence (or gate) can exceed 1m in height if it's less than 1m from a public highway. If the fence/gate is more than 1 m from a public highway then planning permission would only be required for a height greater than 2m.

I have been surprised by how few fence people are aware of this.