Article 4 Directions

Article 4 Directions are a means by which a local planning authority can bring within planning control certain types of development, or changes of use, which would normally be permitted development (i.e. not require an application for planning permission).

An Article 4 Direction does not prevent the development to which it applies, instead it removes the right to carry out certain types of ‘permitted development’; if you want to do work that is covered by an Article 4 Direction you will first need to apply for planning permission.

All current Article 4 Directions in Doncaster are listed below and the areas they cover can be viewed on the Article 4 Interactive Map.  

Article 4 Direction – Houses in Multiple Occupation – this came into force on 14 October 2019. This Direction relates to development comprising change of use from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to a use falling within Class C4 (houses in multiple occupation - HMO). The Order removes permitted development rights for this type of development.

More information is available at Article 4 Direction - Houses in Multiple Occupation.

The Council also has one Proposed Article 4 Direction

Article 4 Direction – Doncaster Sheffield Airport – this came into force on 29 September 2023. This direction removes permitted development rights for any building operation consisting of the demolition of a building being development comprised within Class B of Part 11 of Schedule 2 to the General Permitted Development Order at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The demolition of any building at the airport will now require planning permission.

More information is available at Article 4 Direction - Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Article 4 Direction – Local Heritage List - work is currently underway regarding making Article 4 Directions on heritage assets locally listed on the Doncaster Local Heritage List.

More information is available at Article 4 Directions – Local Heritage List.

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