Article 4 Directions in Barnet
What is an Article 4 direction?
Some building works and changes of use can be undertaken without the need for a planning application. This is granted via permitted development rights in national planning legislation.
An Article 4 Direction is when a council removes these rights.
When this happens, you must get planning permission from us if you want to proceed with a proposed development.
- This can include preventing changes of use for a property.
- Some conservation areas in Barnet are covered by one or more Article 4 Directions.
- Your application will be evaluated in the same manner as any other, based on the applicable policies in the development plan and relevant considerations. You will also need to pay the fees relating to an application.
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Article 4 directions in Barnet
Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Article 4 Direction
From 29 May 2016 planning permission is required anywhere in Barnet for change of use from buildings used as dwelling houses (Use Class C3) to buildings used as small scale houses in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
Find out more about the HMO Article 4 Direction
Conservation Areas
Some conservation areas are covered by one or more Article 4 Directions. These restrict development rights.
Find out more about the Article 4 Directions for specific conservation areas
Search Article 4 Directions in Barnet
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