Fence Company Glendalough WA
Fence Rules in Glendalough, WA
Front fence heights, dividing fences and old fibro fences, with the City of Stirling and WA sources.
- City of Stirling rules
- Dividing fences
- Sources linked
Last checked 1 October 2026. This is a summary of public information, not legal advice. Confirm details with the City of Stirling before you build.
Front fences in Glendalough
| Rule | Detail | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| Solid front fence | Up to 1.2 m high | City of Stirling |
| Overall front fence height | Up to 1.8 m, with the part above 1.2 m visually permeable | City of Stirling |
| Visually permeable | Gaps of 50 mm or more over at least a third of the surface, or gaps under 50 mm over at least half | City of Stirling |
| Driveway sightlines | Any part of a fence or pillar in the sightline area up to 750 mm | City of Stirling |
| Pillars and posts | Horizontal size up to 400 mm by 400 mm | City of Stirling |
| Planning approval | Not needed if the fence complies, except heritage-listed properties and heritage protection areas | City of Stirling |
Source: City of Stirling, Street Walls and Fences Information Sheet (March 2023).
Dividing fences between neighbours
In Western Australia, neighbours generally share the cost of building or repairing a sufficient dividing fence equally. Exceptions include damage caused by one owner, or by a natural disaster such as a storm, fire, flood or falling tree.
- Give your neighbour a written notice that states the boundary, the type of work, the material and colour, who arranges the work and how costs are shared.
- Sign it and deliver it in person or by registered post.
- For repairs, a neighbour has 14 days to object in writing. For a disagreement about a new fence, either owner can apply to court within 21 days of the notice being received.
Source: WA Government, Dividing fences.
Old fibro fences and asbestos
Old fibro sheeting can contain asbestos. Do not cut, drill, sand or break it. WA allows homeowners to remove up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos cement without a licence, but WorkSafe strongly recommends a licensed removalist, and the waste must go to a licensed disposal facility.
Source: WorkSafe WA, Asbestos and the law.
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Questions About This
How high can a front fence be in Glendalough?
Up to 1.2 m if solid. A front fence can reach 1.8 m overall if the part above 1.2 m is visually permeable, under City of Stirling rules.
Do I need planning approval for a fence in Glendalough?
Not if the fence meets the City of Stirling height and permeability rules, unless the property is heritage listed or in a heritage protection area. Check with the City if you are unsure.
How do I tell my neighbour I want a new dividing fence?
Give a written notice that states the boundary, the type of work, the material and colour, who arranges it and how the cost is shared, signed and delivered in person or by registered post.
Can I remove an old fibro fence myself?
WA allows a homeowner to remove up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos cement without a licence, but WorkSafe strongly recommends a licensed removalist and strict safety steps apply.
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