City of Cockburn, PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC, Western Australia, 6965
Telephone: (08) 9411 3444

Front Fences - Single Residential

What is a front fence?

A front fence includes a wall, screen, and may include a retaining wall (max. 500mm high) or the like abutting a street boundary or located in the front setback area of a lot.

When is Council approval required?

When a proposed fence exceeds 750mm in height. 

In some instances a building licence may be required while in other situations a building licence and development approval may be required. 

In all instances all fencing materials must comply with the City of Cockburn Local Laws 2000.

A front fence may also be a dividing fence between different properties. In such situations the Dividing Fences Act 1961 may be applicable. You may need to liaise with your neighbour regarding your proposed front fence.  The City of Cockburn does not administer the Dividing Fences Act 1961.  An online brochure "Dividing Fences Rights & Responsibilities" can be obtained from the Department of Housing and Work's website http://www.dhw.wa.gov.au or by phoning the Department on 9440 2290.

 

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Tel: 9411 3444
Fax: 9411 3333
Email: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au