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Kezia Reynolds

How high can a garden fence be? The legal limit and the £2,500 fine you risk if you get it wrong

Garden path with grey fence with trees growing next to it.

Do you know how high your garden fence is? Probably not, right? But you might want to get your measuring tape as experts have revealed there is a legal limit as to how high your garden fence can be - and flaunting the rules could land you with a fine of up to £20,000.

The best garden fence ideas will give your garden both privacy and style. It can be tempting to build your fence up and keep noisy neighbours away, especially if you live in a busy area, but with rules for both your front and back garden, you want to avoid making this garden mistake.

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