Can I build a brick wall around my property?

Yes you can build a wall of specified materials and to a certain height around and within the curtilage of your house without planning permission. You can build a railing or wooden fence, or a wall of brick, stone, blocks with decorative finish, other concrete blocks or mass concrete.

Does a brick wall need planning permission?

You will not need to apply for planning permission to take down a fence, wall,or gate, or to alter, maintain or improve an existing fence, wall or gate (no matter how high) so long as there is no increase in its height.

Can a brick wall be structural?

Structural brick walls can be built using one of two different construction methods, which are used in a variety of residential and commercial applications: (1) Cantilever walls?

Can I build a brick wall instead of a fence?

A brick wall may cost more than a fence, but it offers more advantages in the long run. Not only is a wall more visually appealing, but it is also more durable. Depending on your location, you may need planning permission to erect any 2m high or 1m wall on the edge of a public highway.

How high can my garden wall be UK?

Safe heights for walls of different thicknesses

Zone 1 *wall thickness	Zone 1 max. height	Zone 2 max. height
½ Brick	525mm	450mm
1 Brick	1450mm	1300mm
1½ Brick	2400mm	2175mm
100mm Block	450mm	400mm

Can I build a wall next to my Neighbours fence?

The short answer is “yes, subject to serving a valid notice and following the processes set out in The Party Wall Act. The party wall act only applies to “structures” (ie: a wall with a foundation), it does not apply to timber fences or other screens.

Is building a brick wall Expensive?

Cost to Build a Brick or Stone Wall Brick walls cost $10 to $45 per square foot depending on thickness and type. Stone walls run $25 to $80 per square foot depending on thickness and style. Cinder block walls cost $5 to $12 per square foot with veneers adding $5 to $12 per square foot.