If you are considering anything permanent screening or fencing
at the front of the house it is important to know that you will
probably require council permission to build anything above 900mm
high. Councils in Perth require that a structure may not be solid
above the height of 900mm and require that some kind of spacing
must occur above this height.
It is best to speak to the council and get plans approved before
starting any construction. If you fail to do so a council may require
you to demolish or partially demolish the wall. It has been my
experience that screening at the front of the house is achievable
without requiring council approval through the strategic use of
screening plants.
Andrew Beck
andrew@sustainablegardendesignperth.com