Issue details

Article 4 Direction - Commercial to residential

Cabinet approval is required to implement a non immediate Article 4 Direction which will remove the permitted development rights for commercial premises to change to residential without planning permission. A 12 month regulatory period ends on 5th December allowing the council to implement the direction subject to Secretary of State intervention and Cabinet approval.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025

Report access: (All Report accesses);

Report Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: 9 Feb 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for the Economy

Lead director: Executive Director of Place

Department: Place

Contact: David Gawthorpe Email: David.Gawthorpe@lbhf.gov.uk.

What is the total value of the decision?: No