How many Article 4 directions are there in City of London?

City of London has 1 active Article 4 direction in our records. Coverage varies — verify with the council before relying on this.

Does an Article 4 direction stop me creating an HMO in City of London?

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 City of London council.

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Article 4 Directions in City of London

1 active direction in our records

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 City of London 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 City of London

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

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Article 4 Directions in City of London

Other Article 4 directions in City of London

The HMO angle in City of London