Home and garden You won’t be able to fence your plot like this in 3 months. Such a fence will be illegal! Will it be necessary to replace fences on plots and gardens?

• New, key regulations will soon come into force, which will change the rules for building fences and gates on every property.
• Prepare for fundamental changes in safety and functionality that will impact the appearance and usability of your property.
• Don’t let yourself be surprised! Check what you need to know about the upcoming regulations to avoid problems and adapt to the new standards.

New regulations for allotment holders. The rules for building fences and gates will change

A change in regulations regarding . It is so important that it is worth knowing its details. The amendment to the regulations may affect owners of plots and single-family houses. However, it is worth knowing that the law does not apply retroactively, and therefore there will be no need to dismantle existing gates and fences. However, if they are to be repaired and rebuilt, the applicable conditions must be met. But then what will change and what does it mean in practice?

The most significant change in the new regulations concerns . From September 20, 2026, all types of sharp and potentially dangerous fragments, decorations, glass finishes or barbed wire will no longer be allowed on fences and nets up to 2.2 m high. Currently, the regulations allow such fragments to be placed on fences 1.8 m higher. The new regulations harmonize European standards and are intended to increase the safety of people and animals. It is worth emphasizing that the change in law applies to all properties, including private properties in rural and agricultural areas. Only institutions with a special level of security, such as prisons or detention centers, are excluded.

What fences will be allowed?

• panel boards without sharp edges,
• wooden fences that meet the requirements,
• structures without sharp elements,
• fences with rounded finishes,

New regulations regarding gates and entry gates. What else will change?

. The amendment to the regulations also assumes a complete change of the infrastructure regarding fences, specifically entrance gates and wickets. From September 2026, the gate and gate will no longer be able to open outside the property. Only internal opening will be allowed. This solution is intended to increase the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, gates at multi-family buildings and public utility facilities will have to meet the conditions of access for people with needs. The minimum width of such gates will be 0.9 m, and the entrance gate – 2.4 m. It is also worth remembering that separate regulations apply in the case of fire escapes.