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Article 4 Directions

An Article 4 Direction is an order made by a local planning authority to remove certain permitted development rights in all, or part of, its area. 

When made, the effect of the Article 4 Direction is that planning permission is required for certain types of development that would not otherwise require an application for planning permission.

OPDC's Article 4 Directions

OPDC has made three Article 4 Directions.

  • Storage and distribution uses to residential 2017
  • Commercial, Business and Service to residential 2022
  • C3 dwelling house to C4 house in multiple occupation 2023

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