Article 4 Directions - Radlett Bungalows

We have made three Article 4 Directions relating to a number of bungalows which have been identified in the Radlett Plan as making a positive contribution to the local environment.

Two (2) of these directions were modified by the Secretary of State of the 14th of June 2023. The modification of these directions can be viewed in the link below:

Article 4 Direction, as modified by the Secretary of State on 14th June 2023, in relation to development under Part 1, Class AA of Schedule 2; Part 20, Class AC of Schedule 2; and, Part 20, Class AD of Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (2015) (as amended). (PDF 225kb)

The confirmation of the Modification of the Article 4 Directions, as per above, supercedes the previously confirmed (25/05/2023) Article 4 Directions that are referenced below. 

Superceded - Radlett Bungalows Article 4 Direction, Groups 1 2 3 4 and 9 (PDF 417Kb) - Numbers:

  • 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Theobald Street,
  • 19, 32, 40, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 and 64 Williams Way,
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Faggots Close, 
  • 1, 26 and 51 Craigweil Avenue, and
  • 45, 47, 75, 77, 79, 81 and 88 Newberries Avenue, Radlett.

Superceded - Radlett Bungalows Article 4 Direction, Group 5 (PDF 383Kb) - Numbers:

  • 35 and 37 Gills Hill Lane, Radlett

The following Article 4 Direction was confirmed on 12 June 2024 following a period of public consultation in 2023.   

 Radlett Bungalows Article 4 Direction, Group 6 7 8 10 (PDF  395Kb) - Numbers:

  • 1A, Shana Cottage, 2A, 3, 55, 57, 59 and 61 Goodyers Avenue;
  • 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 2, 2A, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 14 Links Drive;
  • 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 47, 49, 51, 51A, 53, 55, 30, 32, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 52 and 54 Links Drive; and
  • 24, 25, 26 and 27 The Close, Radlett.

 

These are accessible versions for information purposes. The signed and sealed versions of all the Directions are available upon request at local.plan@hertsmere.gov.uk 

 

Explanation

The government has increased the amount of development which can be undertaken by householders without the need for a planning application (subject to certain limitations).  This is known as ‘permitted development’ (PD) and now includes the ability to build an extra storey on top of one storey homes, up to a 3.5m increase in roof height.  Two storey homes can be increased by a greater height.

The Radlett Neighbourhood Plan identified a number of bungalows as having individual and/or group value, and  we are of the view that the kind of upwards extensions which are now PD could have a detrimental impact on the value of these bungalows and on the character of the area.  In response we have made some Article 4(1) directions which removes the ability to make certain changes to those particular bungalows without first applying for planning permission.

An ‘Article 4 direction’ is a planning tool that can be used in local areas to remove PD rights for a particular type of development.

The introduction of Article 4 directions is intended to help manage change to the quality of the built environment where buildings have been identified of particular value.  It is not intended to prevent all other changes including the ability to extend the identified bungalows, under other permitted development rights, such as conventional loft conversions.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 629 KB) for more information.