Under the Permitted Development Rights, you can put up a pergola as long as it complies with certain rules. These include: You don't use more than 50% of the land around the original house for outbuildings and garden buildings.

How high can a pergola be without planning permission?

height must be no greater than 2.5m (8' 2"). Further away from the boundary it can be 3m (9' 10"). A pitched-roof structure (A-shaped roof) can be up to 4m high (13').

Can I build a pergola next to my fence?

In general, you can build a pergola at least 5 meters from a fence or a building line and 9 meters in other areas. ... If you want to build a pergola close to a fence, build it only if your local codes allow it.