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■ Before putting up a Boundary wall,
you are legally obliged to consult your neighbours,
although this law does not apply to fencing. If your
house borders a listed building, any changes to
your boundary may also require planning permission.
■ ensure Boundary walls and fences are
no higher than the 2m legal limit. Hedges
and trees may be taller, as long as they are maintained
and don’t cast too much shade on neighbouring
homes. In areas with open-plan front gardens, there
is often a restriction on fences or hedges and planning
permission must usually be sought – see hedgeline.org.

■ the two most common Boundaries are
walls and fences. The general rule is if the ‘good’
side of the fence faces into your neighbour’s garden
(that is, the struts or posts are on your side), it’s up to
you to maintain it. Check the deeds of your house.
■ while hedges do make for an effective
garden Boundary, they can take up space, so
may not suit smaller gardens. Consider the style of
your garden; this will impact your choice between
wild and rustic or a more formal, clipped design.
■ if your garden is overlooked, create both
privacy from overhead windows and shade with a
pergola, awning or the canopy of an oversized tree.
As a tree matures, prune away lower branches to well
above head height to create a raised umbrella effect.

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