Ashfield District Council: Article 4

Article 4

Planning legislation makes provision for certain "permitted developments" to be carried out without the need for a formal planning application. In relation to residential properties this can include extensions, garden sheds, greenhouses and fences, subject to certain size and siting restrictions.

Article 4 directions can be served by the Council to remove specified permitted development rights, thereby requiring a formal planning application to be submitted for all such works in the area covered by the direction.

They are used to provide the Council with greater control over development, for instance in particularly sensitive locations such as Conservation Areas, or to safeguard the future occupants of a building.

Article 4 directions apply in the following areas of Ashfield:

Old Kirkby Conservation Area	Permitted development rights for the demolition of boundary walls have been removed
Dalestorth Close, Skegby	Permitted development rights for the erection of extensions have been removed.
Various agricultural fields around Bagthorpe	Permitted development rights for agricultural buildings have been removed.
Various agricultural fields at Downsgates Lane, Skegby	Permitted development rights for agricultural buildings have been removed.
Selston Common and Selston Green	Permitted development rights for agricultural buildings have been removed.
Westwood Farm, Main Road, Jacksdale	Permitted development rights for agricultural buildings have been removed.
Dunsill Farm, Silverhill Lane, Teversal	Permitted development rights for holding of markets / car boot sales have been removed.
Land adjacent Hucknall by-pass	Permitted development rights for the erection of fences, gates & other means of enclosure have been removed.

For further advice and guidance regarding Article 4 directions, please contact the Development Advice and Control Section.