Article 4 Directions (within Conservation Areas)
What is an Article 4 Direction?
Article 4 Directions can be issued within Conservation Areas in order to give further protection from potential harmful development of unlisted buildings. The provision of such a direction is given under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, and withdraws certain permitted development rights, such as removal oftimber windows, doors, chimneys and painting of previously unpainted brickwork. Like for like repairs are usually permitted but dialogue with the conservation officer is recommended. Currently, there are two Article 4 Directions designated within Walsall Council:
- Highgate Conservation Area (PDF 1MB) – confirmed 11 December 1991; and
- Great Barr Conservation Area (PDF 1MB) – confirmed 29 November 1991