How high can you build a wall between neighbours

How high can a garden wall be between neighbours without planning permission? I'm replacing an old boundary and thinking about going a bit higher if I can

Asked by Robert on 18th Dec 2025
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"2m is the normal unless its next to a path i think then its 1m"
Answered on 19th Dec 2025 - Member since Nov 2025 - report
"The building regulations for a wall between neighbours is only 1m"
Answered on 24th Jan 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"the maximum height is 2 metres approximately 6.5 feet"
Answered on 27th Dec 2025 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Up to 3 feet without needing approval from the council"
Answered on 2nd Jan 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"It deppends on council regulations but i think its 1.8m"
Answered on 18th Dec 2025 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"It depends on if the wall will block out sunlight or if it blocks their sight line."
Answered on 18th Dec 2025 - Member since Dec 2020 - report
"It would usually be 1.8 meters from your ground level 👍"
Answered on 18th Dec 2025 - Member since Oct 2016 - report
"Hello. You can build a wall up to 2 meters high without any permits, as long as the wall is not near the road, it is completely legal."
Answered on 18th Jan 2026 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"The max hight you can build a wall is 6 feet or 1800mm without planing"
Answered on 8th Jan 2026 - Member since May 2025 - report
"Up to 2 metres high generally doesn't need permission"
Answered on 15th Jan 2026 - Member since Jul 2023 - report
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