Permitted development is development which can be carried out without first seeking planning permission from the Local Planning Authority. More information regarding permitted development is available from the Gov.uk website.
More detailed guidance about permitted development for householders
We are unable to advise informally whether proposals fall within permitted development. You may wish to contact a planning consultant for advice, or if you require a formal decision you can submit a certificate of lawfulness.
Article 4 Directions
Some areas in the London Borough of Bromley are subject to Article 4 Directions which remove permitted development rights.
View list of Article 4 Directions
Article 4 Directions location map
These can also be accessed on a site locations map.
Article 4 Directions to remove upwards extension PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have made a number of Article 4 Directions to remove various ‘upwards extension’ PD rights granted under Part 1 and Part 20 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Article 4 Directions to remove office to residential PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have made a number of Article 4 Directions to remove office to residential PD rights granted under Part 20, Class ZA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Article 4 Directions to remove Part 1, Class B and C PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have made immediate and non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove specific PD rights granted under Part 1, Class B and C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), which allow various alterations to the roof of a dwellinghouse.
Non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove office to residential PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have revoked a number of non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove specific PD rights granted under Part 3, Class J/Class O of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Non- immediate Article 4 Directions to remove Class E to residential PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have made a number of non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove specific PD rights granted under Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Immediate and non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have made immediate and non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove specific PD rights granted under Part 3, Class L of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), which allow houses to be converted to HMOs.
Non-immediate Article 4 Directions to remove Part 2, Class A PD rights
The London Borough of Bromley have made a non-immediate Article 4 Direction to remove specific PD rights granted under Part 2, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).