AIBU to not get planning permission?

[ElleDubloo]

We have a 6 ft (1.83 m) fence around our garden. We want to put a 2 ft trellis on top which brings it to 2.44 m altogether. The council says we have to get planning permission for anything over 2 m.

Planning permission application costs £200.
Architect costs £300.

AIBU to think this is OTT for a trellis? £500 on top of the cost of installing the trellis!

Has anyone been in a similar situation and can confirm whether/not we really need to do all this? Thanks in advance!

If you don't get planning permission then you'll be told to take it down. Which will be a waste of money anyway.

You don't need an architect!

How likely is it that someone will complain?

Apply yourself, why need an architect?

You do not need an architect. Mark up a copy of your title deeds and an illustration of the fencing.

It'll be your neighbours who'll report you, if anyone. How well do you get on with them and would they take exception to the extra height?

If you border the highway then height may be more restricted.

The council recommended getting an architect. I’m a bit flummoxed how a drawing of a fence could cost £300. Not sure I could do it myself though and might end up wasting the £200 application fee if I do it wrong.

Do you really need the extra trellis? 6ft is a good height fence.

I wouldn't do it without permission, but I can't see why you need an architect for it.

I've applied for various permissions that require a drawing, it's very easy to do a bird eye sketch of your property annotating as necessary. Unless a neighbour complains no one else is likely to notice, presumably not roadside if allowed up 6ft

If anyone is doing any work near you that requires planning permission or building reg consent then you are likely to get caught out... 3 of our neighbours did this way

Just provide photos of your existing fence, and then supply details of the trellis you want to use - eg sales info, or stuff of the internet. They just need to know where it is going, how high it is and the design.

You will need a copy of the plan from your deeds to act as a 'location plan', or you can purchase an appropriate OS extract via the planning portal. You will need to fill in the 'householder' application forms, also via the planning portal, rather than full planning permission. They are much simpler, and designed for this type of application.

An architect is really not necessary.

Do you need trellis? Lots of plants eg hebe, rambling rose, will grow without having to be tied in.

Just looking at next doors buddleia which is easily over 8ft tall. Much prettier than trellis.

We did an actual building extension without an architect you hardly need one for a fence .

We did this as whilst it's 6ft, our patios are high as the gardens slope down so it was more like a 4ft fence in places. Neighbour was happy so no issues there and it's been up for 3 years.

It's not exactly hard to take down, worst case scenario so if neighbours don't care, I wouldn't bother

Why do you need an 8ft fence - 4-5ft is a normal height fence. That said i would speak to your neighbour, if they are ok with it then just install.