Article 4 Directions
Householders can normally make minor alterations to their houses without requiring planning permission. This is called "permitted development". However, in some areas, most notably in Conservation Areas, the council has removed these "permitted development" rights by making an Article 4 Direction. The areas affected are listed below.
The effect of an Article 4 Direction is that planning permission is likely to be required for any works which affect the appearance of the outside of the properties. These works may include:
The effect of an Article 4 Direction is that planning permission is likely to be required for any works which affect the appearance of the outside of the properties. These works may include:
- Extensions to the property
- Outside alterations such as new windows or doors
- Re-roofing or alterations to chimneys, ridge tiles etc.
- Porches
- Covering gardens in concrete or tarmac or taking down garden walls or fences to make car parking spaces
- Putting up gates, fences or walls
- Covering the walls by rendering or painting the brickwork
If any of these alterations are made without planning permission, the Council could take action to restore the original appearance of the property at the owner's expense.
Repair and maintenance work which does not change the appearance of the property will not need planning permission provided that the same types of materials are used.
If your house is affected by an Article 4 Direction, and you are not sure whether work you are intending needs planning permission always check with us before you start work. For further information and guidance, please contact our Conservation Team.
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The following areas are covered by Article 4 Directions:
Within conservation areas:
The following areas are covered by Article 4 Directions:
Within conservation areas:
- Ashleigh Road Conservation Area
- Aylestone Village Conservation Area (40-42 Old Church Street)
- Belgrave Hall Conservation Area
- Castle Gardens Conservation Area (15, 17, 19, 21 The Newarke)
- Daneshill Conservation Area
- Evington Footpath Conservation Area
- Loughborough Road Conservation Area (Shaftesbury Avenue)
- New Walk Conservation Area (area bounded by Regent Road, Welford Road, Lancaster Road and Waterloo Way)
- South Highfields Conservation Area
- Spinney Hill Conservation Area
- Stoneygate Conservation Area
- Westcotes Drive Conservation Area
Outside conservation areas: