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The latest Planning Geek news, decisions and practical updates filed under Article 4.
A Croydon Article 4 Direction meant forestry access works at Kenley needed full planning permission, despite claimed private access rights and a Part 6 permitted-development case.
Stockport is proposing an immediate borough-wide HMO Article 4. Cabinet meets on 15 September, but that is not automatically the legal cut-off date.
Ribble Valley’s borough-wide HMO Article 4 was made, confirmed and became operative on 28 August 2026 — one day after councillors approved the proposal.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is considering a borough-wide HMO Article 4 on 15 September. Whether it will be immediate is still not public — and that distinction matters.
NPPF 2026 expressly backs HMO Article 4 directions, but councils still need robust evidence. What DM10 means for landlords, councils and wider areas.
The Potters Bar Article 4 Direction has been confirmed, but it does not withdraw Class L until 6 May 2027. Here is what landlords, buyers and agents need to know.
Cheshire West has made three non-immediate Article 4 Directions targeting Class MA at Chester Business Park, Gadbrook Park and Chester West/Sealand. They are not in force yet.
Burnley HMO Article 4 plans would extend controls into the remaining six wards from September 2027 if confirmed. Class L remains available there for now.
Immediate HMO Article 4 Directions now require planning permission for C3 to C4 changes in mapped parts of Barwell and Earl Shilton.
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