Article 4 (2) Directions
Article Four (2) Directions will only be placed on conservation areas which are thought to be of considerable importance and with the support of the local community. Article Four (2) Directions on properties within conservation areas restrict the permitted development rights of the owners.
There two local Article Four directions:
- In Newnham Conservation Area to further protect a historic area and prevent inappropriate alterations, for example the introduction of uPVC windows in a historic building. This was approved by the Executive Committee on the 16 November 2006.
- On land off Redhouse Lane, Murrells Road and Smithy Close in English Bicknor which aims to protect designated important open areas from enclosure by walls or fences. This was agreed by the Development Control Committee on the 14 June 2011. View the map: