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Fence installers in Goostrey
Cheshire East is the planning authority for Goostrey, and this page sets out the local conservation notes plus the one metre and two metre fence limits, and QuoteZila is starting in Cheshire, beginning with Crewe, Nantwich and Sandbach. QuoteZila is free for customers and local businesses.
Last reviewed:Conservation areas and planning contacts in Goostrey
The points below come from the council's own pages. Goostrey does not appear on the council's conservation area list. That comes from the council's own conservation area table [S8]. The village is not on the council's Article 4(2) list [S9]. For planning questions about Goostrey, the council's number is 0300 123 5014 [S10].
The built heritage team can be reached on 0300 123 5014 [S8].
Most fences within the height limits need no planning permission
If your fence in Goostrey runs beside a road used by vehicles, the limit without planning permission is usually one metre [S1]. Everywhere else the limit is two metres [S1]. If the old fence is already taller, it may be able to stay [S1].
Schools are an exception: a fence by the road there may reach two metres [S2], as long as the part above one metre does not block the view. The limits are set out in Class A of the General Permitted Development Order [S2]. If a house in Goostrey is listed, a fence within its curtilage falls outside Class A.
These rules do not treat hedges as fences [S1]. If a house in Goostrey is in a conservation area, taking a fence down can need permission [S1]. An Article 4 direction can remove these rights [S1]. A condition on an earlier planning permission can do the same. If you are not sure which of these applies to your house in Goostrey, ask the council.
Boundary ownership and the party wall rules
Who owns a boundary fence is often not recorded anywhere [S3]. The title plan normally shows a general boundary only [S3]. Before work starts on a boundary in Goostrey, speak to your neighbour. The party wall guidance excludes timber fences from its garden wall description [S7]. For a fence in Goostrey, the party wall rules are separate from planning permission [S7].
How to get fence quotes you can compare
For any fence quote in Goostrey, these checks apply:
- Have each quote put in writing [S4].
- Check the trader's insurance [S4].
- Ask why if one quote is much lower [S4].
- Some traders charge to quote, so ask first [S4].
- If old panels are removed, check the waste carrier register [S5].
- Try to get at least three quotes [S4].
- Look for whether VAT applies [S4].
- Confirm your council with the GOV.UK finder [S6].
What a fence quote should name
A clear quote for a fence in Goostrey covers each of these points:
- Featheredge boards
- Closeboard boards
- Access
- The VAT line
- Run length
- The gate
- The rear run
- Removing the old fence
- The front line
- The posts
- Which side of the boundary was measured
- A side gate
- Any stump
- The height
- Taking the waste away
- Concrete posts
- Any slope
- A shared path
- Gravel boards
- Ivy to clear
- Post caps
- The latch
- Panels
- A dropping gate
- Hinges
- Any return
- Arris rails
- Panel steps on a slope
- Who supplies the timber
Jobs you might post
These are examples, not taken from real job posts.
- Fitting a side gate. Note which way it opens.
- Replacing panels after a storm. Say which posts are still standing.
- A sloping garden. Note whether the panels should step down.
- Adding gravel boards. Ask whether new boards are priced.
A sample fence job, made up for this page
This example is made up and is not a real post from Goostrey. The rear fence needs new panels at the same height as the old run, and the old panels need to leave the garden.
How to compare the quotes
| Line | What to check | If the line is blank |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | Which side was priced | Ask for the side |
| Length | Whether the run matches | Ask for metres in words |
| Height | Whether the caps match | Ask for the height |
| Posts | What is dug in | Ask if posts stay |
| Gate | Whether entry is priced | Ask for the width |
| Waste | Who takes panels away | Ask about the carrier |
If one quote for the job in Goostrey is far lower than the others, ask what it leaves out.
How QuoteZila handles a fence job
How it works:
- A job stays open for 14 days [QZ3].
- Anyone in the UK can still post a job [QZ5].
- A fence job posted for Goostrey goes to up to five matched local businesses [QZ2].
- Your name stays hidden before acceptance [QZ4].
- Profile reviewed is a label, not a check [QZ8].
QuoteZila is free for customers and local businesses. [QZ1]
We don't check insurance, qualifications or registrations, so please check these yourself before you hire.
Posting a job is not open yet
Honest status: QuoteZila is new. We're starting in Cheshire, beginning with Crewe, Nantwich and Sandbach, and growing area by area. Anyone in the UK can still post a job or register a business. How fast you get quotes depends on how many local businesses have joined near you. Businesses can register and receive jobs straight away. We don't check insurance, qualifications or registrations, so please check these yourself before you hire.
This page is general information, not professional or legal advice. QuoteZila does not check Gas Safe, WaterSafe, NFRC, NICEIC or other registrations against the register on your behalf: look them up yourself.
GOV.UK: find your local council for building control. QuoteZila is not affiliated with this organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Does QuoteZila check the businesses?
No. We don't check insurance, qualifications or registrations, so please check these yourself before you hire. You can report a quote or a business from your job page.
Does a Goostrey fence need planning permission?
Beside a road used by vehicles, a fence can usually go up to one metre without permission. Other fences can reach two metres. A fence within the curtilage of a listed building falls outside Class A. Removing a fence in a conservation area can need permission. If you are not sure about your house in Goostrey, ask the council.
What should a Goostrey fence quote include?
Look for the boundary being priced. The height and the posts should be there too. If old panels are taken away from your Goostrey garden, check the waste carrier register. It should say whether VAT applies.
Who owns a Goostrey boundary fence?
Fence ownership is often not recorded. Title plans show general boundaries. Speak to the neighbour before work starts in Goostrey. Timber fences are outside the party wall description. A covenant can require you to put up a fence.
How many Goostrey fence quotes are sensible?
At least three is sensible. They should be in writing. If one is much lower, ask why. Check the insurance of any trader you might hire in Goostrey. Ask first whether a quote costs anything.
What does Profile reviewed mean for Goostrey?
The Profile reviewed label is not a check. Checking insurance and qualifications is still up to you. You can report a quote or a business from your job page if something looks wrong.
Posting a job is not open yet
Other pages that may help
For the wider trade beyond Goostrey, see the main fencing page. Pages for fencing in Mobberley and fencing in Prestbury are set out the same way.
For the county as a whole, see the county page. The services page lists every trade. A tree on the line is separate, and tree surgeons cover that. A garden wall may belong with builders.
Related trades
Sources
- QZ1: QuoteZila product fact. QuoteZila terms and FAQ.
- QZ2: QuoteZila product fact. QuoteZila terms and app README.
- QZ3: QuoteZila product fact. QuoteZila terms and app README.
- QZ4: QuoteZila product fact. QuoteZila terms.
- QZ5: QuoteZila product fact. QuoteZila coverage wording.
- QZ8: QuoteZila product fact. QuoteZila product wording.
- S1: Fences, gates and garden walls, Planning Portal. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/fences-gates-and-garden-walls/planning-permission
- S2: GPDO 2015 Schedule 2 Part 2 Class A, legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/2
- S3: Your property boundaries, GOV.UK. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.gov.uk/your-property-boundaries
- S4: Before you get building work done, Citizens Advice. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/getting-home-improvements-done/before-you-get-building-work-done/
- S5: Public register for environmental information, Environment Agency. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/index
- S6: Find your local council, GOV.UK. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
- S7: Preventing and resolving disputes in relation to party walls, GOV.UK. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-resolving-disputes-in-relation-to-party-walls
- S8: Conservation area appraisals, Cheshire East Council. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/built-and-natural-environment/conservation_areas_appraisals/conservation_areas_appraisals.aspx
- S9: Local Article 4(2) information, Cheshire East Council. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/built-and-natural-environment/controls_in_conservation_areas/article_4_directions/local_article_42_information.aspx
- S10: Contact planning, Cheshire East Council. Accessed 2026-10-30. https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/view_a_planning_application/contact_planning.aspx