Article 4 Directions
Even in conservation areas certain types of minor
development and alterations don’t normally require planning
permission. These works are often referred to as being 'permitted
development'. Individually, many of these changes may appear fairly
minor but added together they can have a significant effect on the
character and appearance of a conservation area.
Article 4 (2) Directions
Article 4 (2) Directions, provide the opportunity to control
minor development by removing certain 'permitted development'
rights within conservation areas. Generally they only apply to
dwellings and relate to changes on the main elevations of
properties facing onto a highway or public open space.
Article 4 (2) Directions mean that planning permission is
required for alterations to windows, doors, roofs and chimneys -
including changes in materials, like using UPVC windows. Permission
is also required for erecting porches, gates, walls and fences, the
laying down of hardstanding and the demolition of walls around
dwellings.
Article 4 (1) Directions
These work in much the same way as Article 4 (2) Directions but
the controls in place affect all parts of a property and not just
those facing onto a road or park. In West Lancashire only Newburgh
Conservation Area is covered by an Article 4 (1) Direction.
If you live in a conservation area and want to see if your
property is covered by an Article 4 (2) Direction, please visit the
conservation
area maps page.
Contact us
For further information on Article 4 (2) Directions and how they
affect your property, please contact Ian Bond, Heritage and
Environment Manager
Tel: 01695 585157
Email: ianbond@westlancs.gov.uk
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