Camden · Article 4

Article 4 Directions in Camden

22 active directions in our records · 1 HMO-related

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 Camden are sourced from planning.data.gov.uk; coverage varies by council, so always verify with the local planning authority before relying on it.

HMO-related Article 4 directions

Article 4 (HMO) — Camden HMO since 2014
Removes permitted development rights for change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C4 (small HMO) in designated parts of the London Borough of Camden. Verify exact scope with Camden Council — Camden has multiple HMO A4 directions across different wards.

Other Article 4 directions in Camden

115, 117, 119, 121A, 127-129 Parkway and 1 Park Willage East since 1983
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
13-51 (odd) & 16-60 (even) Belsize Avenue since 1994
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
147 Kentish Town Road since 2013
Article 4 restricts demolition.
187 Kentish Town Road since 2013
Article 4 restricts demolition.
32-66 (even) & 72-90 (even) South Hill Park, NW3 (South Hill Park Estate Conservation Area) since 1989
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
33 York Rise, NW5 (Dartmouth Park Conservation Area) since 1980
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
Basements since 2016
Article 4 restricts basement extensions.
Belsize Conservation Area (various properties) since 2010
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
Belsize Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 4 since 2026
Commercial, Business, and Service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (in CAZ) since 2022
Article 4 direction restricts change of use from Commercial, Business and Service use to Residentail in Central Activities Zone.
Commercial, Business, and Service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (outside CAZ) since 2022
Article 4 direction restricts change of use from Commercial, Business and Service use to Residentail outside of Central Activities Zone.
Fitzjohns/Netherhall Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 4 since 2026
Frognal Way since 2010
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
Frognal Way Non-immediate Article 4 since 2026
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) (various properties) since 2010
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.
Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) Non-immediate Article 4 since 2026
Launderettes to dwelling houses (Sui Generis to C3) since 2018
Article 4 direction restricts change of use from Laundrette to Residential.
Primrose Hill Conservation Area (various properties) - UNDER REVIEW since 1983
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings and certain properties.
Redington/Frognal Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 4 since 2026
South Hampstead Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 4 since 2026
Swiss Cottage Conservation Area (various properties) since 2010
Article 4 direction restricts certain permitted development rights for dwellings.

The HMO angle in Camden

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