Areas where permitted development has been removed
In some areas we have removed some permitted development rights by issuing what's called an Article 4 Direction. This means that you have to submit a planning application for work which normally doesn't need one. Article 4 Directions are made when the character of an area of acknowledged importance would be threatened by such works.
The following locations have land which is covered by an Article 4 Direction:
- Toddington (within the Toddington Conservation Area)
- Husborne Crawley (within the Husborne Crawley Conservation Area)
- Fairfield
- Wrest Park, Silsoe
Fairfield Article 4 Direction
The Article 4 direction was confirmed by our Executive Committee on 5 January 2021. The Article 4 direction was sealed on 12 February 2021.
View or download the Fairfield Article 4 Direction (PDF)
The aim of the Article 4 is to protect the architectural quality and design of existing dwellings in the settlement of Fairfield and ensure development is in line with the Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan.
The Article 4 Direction, means that from 5 January 2021, dwellings will need to submit a planning application for the following works in Fairfield:
- enlargements to roofs (for example a dormer window)
- additional storeys to roofs of dwellings
- erection or construction of a porch outside any external door of a dwelling
Any such planning application will be considered against various criteria including, most importantly, the Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan.
The Article 4 Direction does not relate to the dwellings which make up the converted former hospital.