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Fencing quotes in Otley
Old town yards, Chevin-side gardens and family homes towards Pool: tell us about your fence and one local fencer will call you back.
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Fencing in Otley: what matters locally
Otley comes under Leeds City Council, not Bradford, so planning questions and conservation area checks go to Leeds.
The Otley Conservation Area covers much of the historic centre, where yards are small and boundaries are often old stone. Removing a wall or fence over 1 metre next to a road needs permission there.
Homes on the slopes towards the Chevin often have stepped gardens, so the fence has to follow the ground in steps. That takes more care than a flat run.
How it works
- 1
Tell us the job
What you need and roughly how big.
- 2
We pass it to one firm
One local fencer. Nobody else.
- 3
They call you back
Within 24 hours, to book a free visit and quote.
Areas covered around Otley
- Newall
- Weston
- Pool-in-Wharfedale
- Bramhope
- Guiseley
- Yeadon
- Askwith
- Arthington
Postcodes LS21, LS20, LS19, LS16.
Local planning
Planning in Otley is handled by Leeds City Council. Conservation areas nearby include Otley town centre.
Fencing questions from Otley
My garden slopes. How is the fence height measured?
Height is measured from ground level, so on a slope the fence is usually stepped to keep each section within the limit. The fencer will plan the steps so it looks neat and stays legal.
Is this free for me?
Yes. You never pay us. The fencer pays us for introductions, and you deal with them directly for the quote and the work.
Who will contact me?
One local fencer, named on the form before you send anything. We never pass your details to more than one business, and we never sell them on.
How high can my fence be without planning permission?
Up to 2 metres in most places. Next to a road used by vehicles, or the pavement beside one, the limit is 1 metre. Higher than that needs planning permission, and so does any fence around a listed building. Some estates and conservation areas have extra restrictions, so check if you're unsure.
Which fence is mine, left or right?
There's no rule that it's always the left-hand one. Ownership is shown on your title deeds or plan, often with 'T' marks, and you can get a copy from HM Land Registry. If the deeds say nothing, agree it with your neighbour before replacing a shared fence.
Timber or concrete posts?
Concrete posts don't rot and suit exposed gardens. Timber posts look softer and are easier to fix later. Plenty of people use concrete posts and gravel boards with timber panels. The fencer can tell you what suits your ground and how windy your garden is.