ᐅ Fencing – To Fence or Not to Fence / What Should We Consider?

Good evening everyone, we are currently building a semi-detached house. We have agreed with the immediate neighbor to install a 1.8 m (6 ft) high fence, including privacy screening, between our terraces. Unfortunately, we do not know the neighbors of the other property along the longer side, but we have already commissioned the fence. It is intended to separate our properties. Now we are worried that there might be issues with our neighbor, as the general contractor is being uncooperative and is not sharing any contact information. We are considering installing the fence 50 cm (20 inches) away from the property line and, if there is a problem, planting a hedge behind it.

We hope this is clear.

The zoning plan from 1995 stipulates that only a hedge is allowed as a boundary enclosure in this area. However, many properties have fences, so honestly, we did not take this into account.

We thank you in advance for your responses.

Don’t know your neighbor yet because it’s still unclear? If not, get to know them. If yes, don’t worry and put the fence on the property line. There is a chance they will like it and be happy not to pay anything.

MP12345 schrieb:

Now we are worried that we might have problems with our neighbor,

Why? You are allowed to install a fence as long as it fits within the zoning plan. Sometimes it is even required (for example, when keeping animals).
Basically, if applicable, the neighbor law of the country applies when the zoning plan does not specify anything.

ypg schrieb:

Why? You are allowed to put up a fence, as long as it fits within the local development plan. Sometimes it is even required (e.g., for animals).
Basically, if available, the neighbor law of the country applies when the development plan does not specify anything.

hampshire schrieb:

Do you not know the neighbor because they are not yet confirmed? If not, get to know them. If yes, don’t worry and place the fence on the property line. There is a good chance they will like it and be happy not to pay anything.

The development plan states:

For dividing plots of single-family, semi-detached, and terraced houses, hedges according to Part E – Plant List must be used instead of fences. Hedges must not be taller than 80 cm (32 inches).

In the residential area, there are many fences. That’s why we are uncertain. We only read this after the purchase.

Then just plant the hedge directly on the boundary line.

hanghaus2000 schrieb:

Then just place the hedge on the boundary line.

Yes, and a fence could be possible behind it, right?