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Home > Planning > Planning Casework > Blocking Permitted Developments

Blocking Permitted Developments

Generally, permitted developments need no formal planning permission from a local planning authority (LPA). However, in certain circumstances LPAs may wish to prevent these rights from being exercised. In such cases LPAs have to apply to us for approval.

LPAs have to apply to us, in our role as the Secretary Of State's representative, to approve the Article 4 direction.

If approved:

planning application has to be formally made to the LPA
LPA may be liable to pay compensation if it subsequently refuses permission or grants it subject to conditions not previously imposed on the permitted development

These powers come under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.

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The Town and Country Planning Order 1995

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