Article 4 Directions

An Article 4 Direction is used under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to withdraw or restrict permitted development rights on specific properties/areas.  

In summary Article 4 Directions allow councils to restrict certain "permitted development rights" on properties in specific areas;  Permitted development rights normally let homeowners make minor changes without needing full planning permission, or allow the change of use of a building without going through the planning permission process.  If you live somewhere that has an "Article 4 direction", you will require planning permission for certain development where normally it wouldn't be needed. 

Article 4 directions are only in place where it is necessary to protect local amenity or the wellbeing of an area.

The following locations in Breckland are covered by an Article 4 Direction

• Shipdham - Airfield (opens new window)
• Attleborough - The Mulberry Tree, Station Road (opens new window)
• Great Ellingham - Old Airfield Site (opens new window)
• Article 4 Direction Great Ellingham (opens new window)
• Saham Toney - Land off Richmond Road/Watton Road (opens new window)
• Griston - Church View Close (opens new window)
• Old Buckenham - Airfield (opens new window)
• Snetterton Harling Road (opens new window)
• Snetterton - land off Chalk Lane (opens new window)
• Sparham - land at Sparham Hill (opens new window)