It was interesting to read about the new Article 4 Directions which is similar to those currently in place, but also takes account of the revised minor boundary changes and the amalgamation of two conservation areas into one (Victoria Road, Fenton). Which will come into force on the 23rd March 2023 if it goes ahead.
Having an Article 4 Direction in force with respect to a particular type of development does not mean that such development is not allowed. Instead, it means that an application for planning permission for said development must be made to the Local Planning Authority when it normally would not be necessary.
Following on from the recent designation of conservation areas in the city, on Monday 30 January 2023 the Council made Directions under Article 4(1) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 in respect of 18 of the conservation areas. The Council invites representations in respect of the making of these Directions.
Councillor Daniel Jellyman, cabinet member for regeneration, infrastructure and heritage said: “The Council is taking steps to preserve, protect and repurpose its treasured heritage assets to enable a more sustainable future for the city’s historic environment. Conservation areas; Article 4 Directions; investment in heritage-led projects and the potential formation of a Stoke-on-Trent Heritage Trust are all ways in which we can achieve these ambitions, contributing to Stoke-on-Trent’s unique, rich, and vibrant cultural identity.”
Please follow this link https://lnkd.in/ekH9N3pm for more information and to also see the areas which may be affected.