Oxford · Article 4

Article 4 Directions in Oxford

4 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 Oxford 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

Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4 Direction HMO since 2012
This Article 4 Direction came into force on 25 February 2012 that introduced local planning controls for HMOs in the whole Oxford City Council area.

Other Article 4 directions in Oxford

The Jericho Article 4 Direction since 2011
The Jericho Article 4 Direction made under Article 4(2) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 1995.
The Osney Town Article 4 Direction 1993 since 1994
The Osney Town Article 4 Direction 1993 made under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988 on 13th May 1993 and approved by the Secretary of State on 29th September 1993.
The Wolvercote Green Article 4 Direction since 2007
The Wolvercote Green Article 4 Direction made under Article 4(2) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 1995.

The HMO angle in Oxford

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