City of Knox

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Front and boundary fencing

The following fencing limits apply to all residential properties in Knox, onto which going over these limits will require a building permit:

  • Front fences over 1.2 metres*
  • Side or rear fences over two metres and on declared roads**
  • Side or rear fences with open latticework over 2.5 metres***
  • Corner fences over one metre and situated within nine metres of an intersection

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*A front fence extends up to the first 3 metres of a side fence from the frontage
**For a complete list of declared roads in Knox, click the link above this section
***Extension up to 2.5 metres requires consent from affected property owners

As an addendum, front fencing height limits can vary among zones. The limit for fences in GRZ1 is 1.5 metres, whereas the limit for fences in GRZ2 is 1.2 metres.

Building permit applications carry a flat fee of AUD$900 including GST.