Article 4 Direction
Restricted development rights
Article 4 Directions remove normal permitted development rights, requiring planning permission for changes that would usually be allowed.
What This Means
Normal homeowner rights to make changes without planning permission have been removed in this area to protect its character.
Practical Advice
- You need planning permission for things usually allowed (extensions, loft conversions, etc.)
- Common in conservation areas and Victorian/terraced streets
- Increases cost and time for alterations
- Check specific restrictions with local planning authority
- Protects consistent appearance of the street/area
Key Points
- What it is: Removal of automatic rights to make certain changes
- Why it matters: Need planning permission for things normally allowed
- May affect: extensions, loft conversions, roof changes, windows, doors
- Common in conservation areas and terraced streets
- Protects character of area
- Increases costs and time for alterations
- Check specific restrictions with local planning authority
- Ensures consistent appearance in the street/area
Additional Information
Article 4 Directions vary by area. Check with your local planning authority to see exactly what requires permission.