Article 4 Directions
An Article 4 direction can be made under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 which withdraws permitted development rights that exist for certain types of uses.
Conservation Areas
A Conservation Area is an area that has 'special architectural or historic interest' and where it is important that this special character is preserved or enhanced.
Listed Buildings
Listed buildings are those statutorily defined as being 'of special architectural or historic interest'. These buildings are protected to preserve the best of our built heritage. Historic England is responsible for adding buildings to the list.
Tree Preservation Orders
For works to trees that are subject to statutory protection through a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or those in a Conservation Area the permission of the local planning authority will be needed.