Height of Retaining and Boundary Walls
Outward facing retaining walls are not encouraged as they tend to mar the streetscape. If allowed, retaining walls shall:
Boundary walls shall not exceed 1.8m high.
The combined height of retaining and boundary wall shall not exceed 2.8m, of which a solid wall shall not exceed 1.8m. Where a boundary wall is proposed on top of the retaining wall, only porous material (eg fencing) shall be used for the boundary wall.
The height of the common boundary wall abutting the car porch/patio area of semi-detached houses may be allowed up to the 1st storey ceiling height.
Last updated on 5 July 2019