Stoke-on-Trent — 27 active Article 4 directions in our records; HMO angle unconfirmed pending council verification.
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Post-industrial, lower-density outer England stock; mix of terraced and semi-detached family housing, some brownfield regeneration.
Planning
27 active Article 4 directions recorded in our database with no HMO-specific sub-count; verify scope with council as our coverage may be incomplete.
Deal angle
Insufficient data for a confident read. A4 footprint exists but HMO-specific restrictions unclear; council consultation essential before structuring.
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27 Article 4 directions recorded for Stoke-on-Trent, but their polygon geometry isn't published on planning.data.gov.uk yet — the directions below are real (sourced from the metadata feed) and only the map overlay is empty. Coverage will fill in as the LPA uploads boundary data.
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Article 4 Directions planning.data.gov.uk
Conservation area restrictions (26 designated areas)
Extensions, roof alterations, and window/door changes require planning permission within these areas.
specific conservation areas only — not borough-wide
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Conservation Area
(18)
These 18 directions each apply to a specific designated area — not the whole borough. Check if your property falls within one.
Albert Square Conservation Area ×2 areas
since 2024
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Ash Green Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Blurton Church Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Burslem Town Centre Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Caldon Canal Conservation Area ×7 areas
since 2024
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Dresden Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Hanley Park Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Hartshill Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Longton Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Park Terrace Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Penkhull Village Conservation Area
since 2024
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
St Christopher Avenue Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Stoke Town Centre Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
The Villas Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Tower Square Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Trent & Mersey Canal Conservation Area ×2 areas
since 2024
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Victoria Park Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Victoria Road Conservation Area
since 2023
Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions
In this conservation area, extensions, roof alterations and cladding to homes require planning permission — you cannot rely on permitted development rights.
Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender
Other Restrictions
(1)
Check the direction document to confirm the geographic extent.
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