Policy information sourced from Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035
Q15 Boundary treatments
- The council will seek to retain boundary treatments that are characteristic of the immediate locality, are historically unique or contribute to local distinctiveness.
- Where replacement is considered appropriate, and in new development, the council will expect:
- replication of positive locally distinct boundary treatments and a sympathetic response to its context in terms of height, design and appearance;
- front boundaries in residential areas and those between front gardens not to exceed 1.2 metre in height (unless specifically justified by the character of the locality or specialist function of the development);
- front boundaries in non-residential areas not to exceed 2 metres fronting the street (unless specifically justified by the character of the locality or specialist function of the development) and to be open in character rather than solid;
- rear boundaries between gardens and sites not to exceed 2 metres; and
- boundaries flanking a vehicle crossover to not exceed 900mm in height (to maintain sight lines).
- The raising in height of existing boundaries will only be supported where it is undertaken in a well designed and carefully detailed manner which is consistent with local character and not discordant.
For more information please see the Local Plan