Confirmation of Article 4 Directions to withdraw Permitted Development Right for Change of Use from Class E to Dwellinghouses (Class MA)

July 17, 2025 Executive (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to protect commercial and community spaces, the Executive approved the second set of Article 4 Directions, effective September 1, 2025, to require planning permission for converting Class E properties to residential dwellings.

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Content

1.1Approve the second
tranche of Article 4 Directions set out in this report which will
withdraw the permitted development right which allows change of use
from Class E to Dwellinghouses without planning
permission.
1.2Note that the
Directions will come into effect on 1 September 2025.
1.3 Note that the
local planning authority must consult on proposed Article 4
Directions, and that representations received in response to the
consultation and the Council’s response are summarised in
section 7 of this report. 
1.4Note that
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local
Government has powers to modify or cancel proposed Article 4
Directions and that the Secretary of State has been notified of the
proposed Article 4 Directions but has not provided a response to
date.  

 
AGREED 1.
Recommendations
2. That thanks be expressed to
the Planning Team for their work on this initiative
 
– as detailed in the report
– as detailed in the report
– none
 

Related Meeting

Executive - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 5.00 pm on July 17, 2025

Supporting Documents

Executive Report_ Confirmation of Tranche 2 Class MA Article 4 Directions_I030729.pdf
Appendix 2_Consultation responses and officer comments.pdf
Appendix 1_Tranche 2 Article 4 Directions to be confirmed.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date17 Jul 2025
Subject to call-inYes