Fencing
Fencing is one of the most important elements in the presentation of your house. The design of your fence should complement the style of your house. This can be achieved by building your fence of materials and colours that relate to the materials and colours used in the house.
Fence design changes with different architectural periods and styles. If you are lucky enough to have early photographs of your house, these might provide valuable clues for the original design of the fence that was built for your house. A general guideline of the most common types of fencing found in Canada Bay for different house styles is given below.
| Style | Fence Type |
| Victorian Cottage | Timber picket |
| Woven wire | |
| Victorian Italianate | Iron palisade |
| Victorian Gothic | Iron palisade up to 1200mm high |
| Timber picket fence up to 900mm high | |
| Woven wire | |
| Federation | Masonry pier and panel Up to 1200mm high including a brick base up to 450mm high |
| Timber Picket (square topped) | |
| Solid masonry | |
| Woven wire | |
| Inter-War | Brick pier and panel |
| Solid masonry | |
| Woven wire |
Other factors might also influence the design of fences. Larger houses on wide allotments might have higher fences. A site with a slope will often have panels of fencing stepping down the slope.
Please view Styles below or download a copy of Council's Types of Fencing Fact Sheet.
Please note that properties that are listed as heritage items or are located in conservation areas may require planning approval for new fences. For further information consult Council's Heritage Advisor on 9911 6555.
