How many Article 4 directions are there in Cambridge?

Cambridge has 18 active Article 4 directions in our records. Coverage varies — verify with the council before relying on this.

Does an Article 4 direction stop me creating an HMO in Cambridge?

Where an HMO-related Article 4 direction applies, the permitted development right to change a home (use class C3) to a small HMO (C4) is removed, so a full planning application is required for that change within the designated area. Whether your property falls inside a direction must be checked with Cambridge council.

Article 4 Directions in Cambridge — HMO Planning Rules

An Article 4 direction removes specified permitted development rights in a defined area, so that changes which would normally be automatic instead need a full planning application. For HMOs this usually means removing the right to convert a home (use class C3) to a small HMO (C4). The directions below for Cambridge are sourced from planning.data.gov.uk; coverage varies by council, so always verify with the local planning authority before relying on it.

The HMO angle in Cambridge

Article 4 is only half the HMO picture — a scheme can be permitted-development-free and still need a licence. See HMO licensing in Cambridge for the mandatory licence threshold, any additional or selective schemes in our records, and the statutory minimum room sizes, or the full Cambridge planning profile.

Article 4 Directions in Cambridge

Other Article 4 directions in Cambridge

The HMO angle in Cambridge