Applicant is seeking development approval for a fence on the primary boundary located at Lot 250 (No.63) East Street, Guildford.


The subject lot is zoned ‘Urban’ under the MRS and ‘Residential’ with a density code of R5 under the City’s LPS17. The subject lot is considered ‘Contributory’ to the heritage fabric of Guildford with the original period of construction for the dwelling dating back to the Gold Boom – Federation era (1882 – 1918). This site is also recorded as being within a ‘Residential Typology’ area.


This application proposes the following:

  • The demolition of a 1.2m white picket fence along the East Street interface;
  • The erection of a 1.8m masonry fence, inclusive of a 1.8m garrison style pedestrian fence and a motorised gate for vehicular access along the East Street interface.


This proposal varies the following measures and design guidance for 8.7 Fences and Boundaries of the Guildford Heritage Policy:

M8.7.1 – Traditional fences are to be retained and where missing or damaged be restored based on archival evidence and the predominant boundary treatment pattern of the character area.

M8.7.2 – Fence heights are to be in keeping with the predominant pattern along the streetscape. In residential typology areas they shall not exceed 1200mm in height to the primary street and 1800mm to all other streets.

M8.7.3 – Finishes, materiality and construction of fences shall be visually permeable within the streetscape and protected vehicular and cyclist sightlines

DG8.7.1 – Height of Fencing

a. Primary Street fencing does not exceed 1200mm to ensure visual permeability


The associated performance criteria are as follows:

C8.7.1 – Fences and gates within the front setback are enhance the character of the streetscape and do not have a discordant visual impact.

C8.7.2 – Boundary elements allow buildings and gardens to contribute to the streetscape. Fences and gates do not obstruct views to buildings and gardens and are visually permeable.

C8.7.3 – Fencing within the front setback area is an appropriate style and form to match the period of development of the buildings(s) to which it is associated.


Prior to the City issuing its determination, we would like to invite you to comment on this proposal.


Submissions closing Thursday, 11th June, 2026 at 5pm