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Permitted Development Rights

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 8091

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides on the (a) issuing and (b) use of Article 4 directions.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Guidance on Article 4 directions is available in the “when is permission required?” planning practice guidance, which can be found on gov.uk here.

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