Removal of Permitted Development Rights
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT) ORDER 1995
Direction under Article 4(1)
What is an Article 4 Direction?
Under the Town and Country Planning Acts a great many minor alterations to buildings are given automatic planning consent by the Secretary of State as permitted development and can be undertaken without making a planning application.
These include most householder development; e.g. the replacement of external windows and doors, the construction of extensions including conservatories, and the construction of porches, garages, sheds, hardstanding, etc.
Why Make the Article 4(1) Direction?
For some time now the Local Planning Authority has been concerned at the number of minor alterations to properties, the replacement of doors, widening of windows, etc., which have been carried out without need to obtain planning consent and without assessing their impact on the architectural quality of the property involved or on the wider street scene.
The incremental effect of insensitive minor changes is eroding the character of the town, and undermining the effect of excellent improvements which have been achieved with the assistance of the Town Scheme, CAP and HERS Schemes around the Market Place.
The Local Planning Authority has therefore decided that permitted development rights should be restricted to ensure that the fine townscapes of some Market Towns can be safeguarded.
What is now controlled?
The following types of development to dwelling houses now require planning permission:
The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwelling. This includes works to:
- the chimney
- the roof covering or roof features (soffit, facia, etc.) on the front slope
- the roof structure involving the construction of roof lights or dormers
- rainwater goods
- the wall involving the application of rendering, painting or cladding
- alterations to masonry details, windows or window openings, doors and door surrounds
- Construction of a porch at the front of a house including the construction of doors enclosing an open porch.
- The erection or demolition of a gate, wall, fence or other means of enclosure within the curtilage of a dwelling house
- The installation of satellite television dishes and aerials.
How are Owners Affected?
Owners or occupiers will require planning permission for those parts of a house covered by the Article 4(1) Direction as noted earlier.
There is no fee for an application for works affected by the Article 4(1) Direction.
Grant aid from the Council's Historic Buildings Grant Scheme may be available towards the repair of most buildings covered by the Direction. This grant covers the repair of original doors and windows, or the reuse of appropriate types of timber windows and doors.
Details of the scheme are available from the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Services.
In certain very limited circumstances compensation may be payable by the Local Planning Authority.
The Effect of the Direction
The effect of the Article 4(1) Direction is to remove immediately the permitted development rights set out earlier.
Notice must be served on the owners and occupiers of the properties affected and the opportunity provided for representations.
Thirsk Article 4 (1) Direction Opens in a new window
Thirsk Article 4 (2) Direction Plan Opens in a new window
Stokesley Article 4 (2) Direction Plan Opens in a new window
There are also other Directions in place in Thirsk and Stokesley: If you require further information please contact the Planning Policy Section who will answer any queries.
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