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Fencing and gates for the garden boundary
In short We fit concrete panel, feather-edge, timber Venetian and composite fencing in Saltash, Plymouth and across Cornwall and Devon, including gates and low dwarf fencing. This page compares the types and sets out the height rules for garden boundaries.
What we fit
Concrete panel, feather-edge, Venetian and composite.
These are the fences we name in our own descriptions of finished gardens.
| Fence | What it is | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete post and panel | Timber panels slotted between concrete posts and gravel boards. | A long-lasting boundary. Panels can be swapped without new posts. |
| Feather-edge | Overlapping vertical boards nailed to rails, built in place. | Sloping ground, as it follows the levels. Gates to match. |
| Timber Venetian | Horizontal slats with small gaps between them. | A modern look that lets some light and air through. |
| Composite | Boards in a wood-effect composite, in colours such as ash and anthracite, with gates and sheds made to match. | A low-upkeep boundary: no painting or treating, and it does not rot like timber. |
| Dwarf fencing | A low fence along a path, bed or front garden. | Marking an edge without closing the garden in. |
Height check
The 1 m and 2 m rule.
Under the national permitted development rules, a fence, wall or gate needs planning permission if it is over 1 m high next to a road used by vehicles, or over 2 m anywhere else. The same rule applies in Saltash and Plymouth.
Trellis on top of a fence counts towards the height.
Composite fencing in ash and anthracite, with a matching shed
Concrete panel fencing / Feather-edge gate and dwarf fencing.
New timber Venetian fencing for privacy and a contemporary look.
Recent
New boundaries.
Which way should the fence face?
There is no law on it, but the usual courtesy is that the finished side faces the neighbour and the posts and rails are on your side.
How high can my fence be?
Up to 2 m without planning permission, or up to 1 m next to a road used by vehicles. A listed building needs the council's permission first.
What is composite fencing?
Fencing made from composite boards instead of timber, usually in a wood-effect finish. It does not need painting or treating and does not rot. On a Plymouth garden we fitted composite fencing in ash and anthracite, with a gate and shed to match.
Can you fit a gate as well?
Yes. Gates are made to match the fence. On a Plymouth garden makeover we fitted a feather-edge gate with dwarf fencing.
Sources
Checked 22 October 2026. Rules change, so check your own address with the council before work starts.
Need a new fence?
Send us a photo, the rough length and the height you want.