REPLACING A FENCE
Replacement of a front fence, or a fence that is visible from a street or a public park including fences addressing a corner, will require a planning permit under the Casey Planning Scheme.
An application for any works to a fence, or construction of a new fence within the Heritage Overlay should be supported by a site plan, elevations and cross sections of fences and gates.
Things to avoid DO NOT
– Install fences that do not complement a heritage place such as high masonry walls, security gates, pool fences, cyclone wire, tall brush fences or fences out of scale with the surrounding streetscape – Install high front fences (or side fences on a corner block) that limit social interaction and obscure views to the residence and front gardens – Install elaborate replica fences where there is no evidence to support the fence design at your property
Principles DO – Replace non-original or decayed fences with fences that are appropriate to the style of housing, including in form, scale, height and materials. Design of replacement fences should be based on evidence, including: • original fabric • early photographs, plans or drawings • fences of buildings of a similar style, material and form in your local area • advice from the City of Casey’s Heritage Planner – Locate new fences in the original location or on the street boundary and allow views the heritage building from the principal streets
Tip for owners Planting of hedges or screening trees are generally not subject to planning controls and may provide additional privacy.
Hedges or screening trees can provide privacy while complementing a heritage fence.
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