ᐅ Fencing in Rhineland-Palatinate: Is a small fence allowed on private property?
Created on: 28 Jun 2023 15:05
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kati1337
Hello,
I have reviewed our development plan, and there is no mention of fencing. I have now contacted the local authority again and am waiting for a response regarding any special regulations, but as far as I can tell, the general law of Rhineland-Palatinate applies. So far, I haven’t found much except: If a neighbor has a justified reason, you must fence; otherwise, you may fence but only on your own property, unless you agree to place it on the boundary.
I personally don’t insist on a fence directly on the boundary. I would like to fence at my own expense and not too high—1.2 meters (4 feet) would be fine if necessary. My main concern is simply to know where our property ends and how far we can plant things.
Now, in the building regulations of Rhineland-Palatinate, I found only this:
Am I right in understanding that this applies only if we border agricultural land? What distance do we need to keep from the boundary with our 1.20-meter (4 feet) fence? Could we also build a 1.80-meter (6 feet) fence? The text says this:
I don’t think anything special is considered “customary” here. Some neighbors have welded mesh panel fences; others have chain-link fences.
Last but not least: What would be an affordable way to build a permanent fence? I find welded mesh panels (without those terrible plastic parts) quite acceptable visually. Chain-link fences are a bit old-fashioned, but I could also live with that. I would plant vegetation in front anyway, so the look is not very important to me. It just shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.
I have reviewed our development plan, and there is no mention of fencing. I have now contacted the local authority again and am waiting for a response regarding any special regulations, but as far as I can tell, the general law of Rhineland-Palatinate applies. So far, I haven’t found much except: If a neighbor has a justified reason, you must fence; otherwise, you may fence but only on your own property, unless you agree to place it on the boundary.
I personally don’t insist on a fence directly on the boundary. I would like to fence at my own expense and not too high—1.2 meters (4 feet) would be fine if necessary. My main concern is simply to know where our property ends and how far we can plant things.
Now, in the building regulations of Rhineland-Palatinate, I found only this:
Am I right in understanding that this applies only if we border agricultural land? What distance do we need to keep from the boundary with our 1.20-meter (4 feet) fence? Could we also build a 1.80-meter (6 feet) fence? The text says this:
I don’t think anything special is considered “customary” here. Some neighbors have welded mesh panel fences; others have chain-link fences.
Last but not least: What would be an affordable way to build a permanent fence? I find welded mesh panels (without those terrible plastic parts) quite acceptable visually. Chain-link fences are a bit old-fashioned, but I could also live with that. I would plant vegetation in front anyway, so the look is not very important to me. It just shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.
ateliersiegel29 Jun 2023 07:42kati1337 schrieb:
I just want to make sure we know where our property ends and up to which point we can plant things.Wouldn’t it be enough to plant the desired vegetation instead of building a fence? I always like seeing gardens without fences. To me, it means the neighbors get along well, and animals—like hedgehogs, for example—can thrive there.
But I admit:
That’s not really an answer to the question 😉
Plants naturally grow as they please, and if I have a clear boundary for how far they can extend, then I also know where to trim. ^^ Otherwise, I would worry about expanding sideways over time and eventually, in about 10 years, having conflicts that might force me to remove everything. 😉
My parents have a property without a fence, and they struggled with this for 40 years. Some trees would drop needles onto their clothesline, and so on. I don’t want to become that kind of neighbor to those around me, nor would I tolerate something like that. I also don’t want to create stress, so I’d like to establish clear facts from the start.
By the way, I received a first offer in the mail this morning. Double wire mesh fence, 123cm (48 inches) high in anthracite, including installation, for €6500 gross. That’s €72 per meter (about $78 per yard). Is this common? It seems rather expensive to me, but I don’t have any comparisons yet.
My parents have a property without a fence, and they struggled with this for 40 years. Some trees would drop needles onto their clothesline, and so on. I don’t want to become that kind of neighbor to those around me, nor would I tolerate something like that. I also don’t want to create stress, so I’d like to establish clear facts from the start.
By the way, I received a first offer in the mail this morning. Double wire mesh fence, 123cm (48 inches) high in anthracite, including installation, for €6500 gross. That’s €72 per meter (about $78 per yard). Is this common? It seems rather expensive to me, but I don’t have any comparisons yet.
What thickness for welded wire mesh panels? After a conversation with a friend who works in landscaping and garden construction, I was informed about the price differences. Most people use wire thicknesses of 6/5/6 mm (approximately 0.24/0.20/0.24 inches), which is significantly cheaper than the also available 8/6/8 mm (approximately 0.31/0.24/0.31 inches). The quality of the posts also depends on this.
To be able to evaluate the offer, you need to provide a bit more information.
To be able to evaluate the offer, you need to provide a bit more information.
mr.xyz1 schrieb:
What thickness is the double wire mesh panel? After a conversation with a friend who works in landscaping, I learned a bit about the price differences. Most people choose the wire thickness of 6/5/6, which is significantly cheaper than the also available 8/6/8. The quality of the posts also depends on this.
To evaluate the offer, you need to provide a bit more information. They were 6/5/6. words words words
We simply installed wooden posts near the neighbor’s property now (about 2-3m (6.5-10 feet) apart) and stretched chain-link fence between them. Then reed screens were placed in front. Personally, I am really tired of those welded wire fences. I understand that people appreciate the combination of being just affordable and durable, but I have now chosen a wooden fence facing the street.
If I ever win the lottery, I’ll have a nice wrought iron fence custom-made...
If I ever win the lottery, I’ll have a nice wrought iron fence custom-made...
Tolentino schrieb:
We simply installed wooden posts along the neighbor’s property line now (about 2-3 meters (6.5-10 feet) apart) and stretched wire mesh between them. Then we attached reed mats in front of that. Personally, I’m really tired of those double wire mesh panels. I understand that people appreciate that combination of reasonable price and durability, but on the street side I’ve now decided on a wooden fence.
If I ever win the lottery, I’ll have a nice wrought iron fence custom-made... How much does something like that cost?
Installing wooden posts yourself also means you have to mix concrete, set the posts straight, and so on, right?