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HOUSING SERVICES

Tel: 08450 450 051

Mon - Sat: 8.00am - 8.00pm (except Bank Holidays)
Fax: 01954 713148
Email: duty.housing@scambs.gov.uk

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Fences & Boundaries

The Council provides a service, which will inform council tenants of the boundaries for their property. This information may be useful in terms of boundary disputes or if the tenant wishes to erect boundary fencing (if they have Landlords permission).

How can I get my boundaries confirmed?

You must write to housing services. Important information to include:

• Your name
• Your address
• Details of the boundary
• Details of third party if boundary is in dispute

What happens next?

In instances where the boundaries are in dispute, and the adjoining land is privately owned, housing services will contact the property Surveyor / Lands Officer who may visit to measure and mark the boundaries.

Where both parties are Council tenants, the Housing Services Officer will determine the position of the boundary (with advice from the Property Surveyor / Lands Officer if necessary).

For more information you can contact:
Land Registry
Touthill Close
City Road
Peterborough, PE1 1XN
Tel: 01733 288288

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a charge for the service?
No, it is free of charge

I am a private landowner. Who can help define our boundaries?
For questions relating to private land ownership, you should contact the Land Registry address above.

I am a Council tenant and I would like to erect a fence, do I need permission?
Yes, you would need to get Landlords permission.

Where can I make a complaint regarding a neighbours fence / boundary?
All complaints must be in writing to housing services.

Can I fix anything (i.e. washing line, bird box, trellis) to a neighbouring boundary fence?
You may only attach items to a fence that is your own. If your neighbour owns the fence you must gain their permission first. If you are in doubt who owns the fence you can request advice from the Property Surveyor / Lands Officer.