{"id":6208,"date":"2024-03-04T10:49:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T10:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/uncategorized\/can-you-install-a-privacy-screen-higher-than-the-fence\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:44:36","slug":"can-you-install-a-privacy-screen-higher-than-the-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/can-you-install-a-privacy-screen-higher-than-the-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Install a Privacy Screen Higher Than the Fence?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The question of the height of a privacy screen in relation to the fence is frequently raised by people seeking to enhance the privacy and protection of their garden. But is it possible to install a privacy screen higher than the fence? In this article, our experts examine this question along with the various options available, the considerations to take into account, and any legal restrictions.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ce-que-dit-la-loi\">What the law says<\/h2>\n\n<p>You have the freedom to install a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/6-brise-vue\">privacy screen<\/a> according to your preferences. However, as with any improvement to your property, installing a privacy screen may be subject to <strong>local regulations<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p>Indeed, before undertaking the installation of a privacy screen on your terrace, balcony, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/2-grillage-souple\">fence<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/3-cloture-rigide\">enclosure<\/a>, it is essential to inquire with your town hall to verify any <strong>restrictions<\/strong> in force in your municipality.<\/p>\n\n<p>The municipality may require a <strong>declaration of works<\/strong> or even a <strong>building permit<\/strong> depending on what you wish to do on your property.<\/p>\n\n<p>It is strongly recommended to consult the <strong>Local Urban Plan (PLU)<\/strong> or the <strong>Land Use Plan (POS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dans-quel-cas-la-d&#xE9;claration-pr&#xE9;alable-de-travaux-est-elle-obligatoire-\">In Which Cases Is a Prior Declaration of Works Mandatory?<\/h2>\n\n<p>In towns where the town hall requires this procedure, you will need to submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/F17578\"><strong>a prior declaration of works.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>This type of requirement also applies to:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protected areas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sectors designated as areas to be protected by a <strong>PLU<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain <strong>classified sites<\/strong>, <strong>listed sites<\/strong>, or sites <strong>awaiting classification<\/strong> under the Environmental Code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A plot of land near a <strong>classified monument<\/strong> or <strong>historic building.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-hauteur-l&#xE9;gale-pour-la-pose-dun-brise-vue\">The Legal Height for Installing a Privacy Screen<\/h2>\n\n<p>If the town hall or condominium regulations do not impose any particular rule regarding the permitted height, you must base your decision on the <strong>legal measurements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>According to the law, your neighbor&#8217;s privacy screen must not exceed <strong>2.6 meters<\/strong> in height for towns with a population of less than 50,000 inhabitants. And yours as well! <\/p>\n\n<p>For more populated municipalities, a minimum of <strong>3.2 meters<\/strong> is set.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brise-vue-sur-les-cl&#xF4;tures-mitoyennes--est-ce-possible-\">Privacy Screens on Shared Boundaries: Is It Possible?<\/h3>\n\n<p>With regard to regulations, fences are generally considered to be shared, unless there is evidence of their belonging to a private property. Neighbors have the freedom to choose the privacy screens that suit them (a beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/42-haie-artificielle\">artificial hedge<\/a>, for example), with the exception of models that conflict with the requirements of the PLU. <\/p>\n\n<p>Of course, improvements made for your comfort must not <strong>affect the integrity<\/strong> of the shared fence. It remains possible, in any case, to consult with neighbors regarding the installation of a privacy screen that meets everyone&#8217;s requirements (for example, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/35-brise-vue-en-toile\">fabric privacy screen<\/a> to create a shaded area for both you and your neighbor). A joint project can be an opportunity to share the purchase costs.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poser-un-brise-vue-plus-haut-que-mon-grillage--est-ce-que-jai-le-droit-\">Installing a Privacy Screen Higher Than My Fence: Am I Allowed?<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>The answer is no<\/strong>. It may seem tempting in order to avoid any overlooking, however there are reasons that will make you reconsider. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong>: Whether you look from one side or the other, having installed a privacy screen that is too high will create an effect of disproportionate size in relation to your outdoor space and your home.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Safety<\/strong>: By installing a privacy screen that is too high, you will not allow it to rest on a surface and will greatly increase its wind exposure.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a result, after the first winds, you risk finding <strong>damaged<\/strong> or even <strong>broken<\/strong> sections. With gusts, the wind exposure will be strong and will risk not only damaging your privacy screen but also your fence or enclosure (bending, uprooting, breakage). <\/p>\n\n<p>Our experts recommend having a privacy screen that extends slightly but <strong>not beyond 5 centimeters<\/strong>, so that wind exposure is reduced while maintaining the primary purpose of the privacy screen to shield your life and your garden.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rpbt_shortcode\">\n<h3>Dans le m\u00eame th\u00e8me<\/h3>\n<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/installing-a-privacy-screen-tenant-or-owner\/\">Installing a privacy screen: tenant or owner?<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/installing-privacy-screens-what-are-the-regulations\/\">Installing privacy screens: what are the regulations?<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/installing-privacy-screening-and-regulations-districlos-experts-explain-everything\/\">Installing privacy screening and regulations: Districlos experts explain everything!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/what-solution-for-an-opaque-garden-fence\/\">What Solution for an Opaque Garden Fence?<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/townhouse-which-privacy-screens-can-be-installed\/\">Townhouse: which privacy screens can be installed?<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The question of the height of a privacy screen in relation to the fence is frequently raised by people seeking to enhance the privacy and protection of their garden. 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