Agenda item

This report outlines the proposed revisions to the existing Article 4 directions for consideration by the Committee, and requests that these revisions are endorsed by the Committee for approval by the Cabinet.

Rob Krzyszowski, Head of Planning Policy, Transport & Infrastructure, introduced the report as set out.  Article 4 directions restricted permitted development rights in four of the borough’s Conservation Areas (Noel Park, Peabody Cottages, Rookfield Estate and Tower Gardens.  The report updated the current directions to clearly set out what residents can and cannot do.  It was proposed that a one year notice period be set, which would minimise the amount of compensation the Council could be liable for.

In response to comments it was advised that:

-           There would be future tranches of areas covered by Article 4 directions, and new areas would need to be considered on balance.

-           An Article 4 direction would require the public to apply for planning permission for works which would usually be covered under permitted development rights – however this did not mean that planning permission would be refused.

-           Information would be available to the public on the Council’s website and through the local Conservation Area Advisory committees.

RESOLVED that the Committee

i.          Note the regulatory requirements for the cancellation of existing Article 4 directions and the making of new Article 4 directions, as prescribed by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015;

ii.         Note and recommends to Cabinet that it adopt the justification herein provided to support the replacement of the existing Article 4 directions referred to below;

iii.       Recommends to Cabinet to approve the making of the new Article 4 directions for Noel Park, Peabody Cottages, Rookfield Estate and Tower Gardens outlined below on a non-immediate basis to withdraw permitted development rights in the respective Conservation Areas and to expand the geographical scope of the directions for Noel Park, Tower Gardens and Rookfield Estate as set out in Appendix A;

iv.       Recommends to Cabinet that the Director for Housing, Regeneration & Planning be authorised to approve the cancellation of the existing Article 4 directions for Noel Park, Peabody Cottages, Rookfield Estate and Tower Gardens at the same time as their replacements are confirmed; and,

v.         Recommends to Cabinet that the Director for Housing, Regeneration & Planning be authorised to carry out the necessary publicity, notification, consultation and subsequent decision on whether to confirm the directions, as prescribed by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, in that respect.