Westminster — 10 active Article 4 directions in our records; verify HMO-specific footprint with council.
Profile
Central London, dense Georgian and Victorian conservation stock, high-value residential and commercial mix, core Westminster character.
Planning
10 active Article 4 directions recorded in our database; no HMO-specific designations flagged in our metadata — verify council records for full HMO regulatory picture.
Deal angle
Heavy conservation overlay and core London location limit bridging-friendly refurbishment scope; HMO play requires council site verification before committing.
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10 Article 4 directions recorded for Westminster, 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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Investment Grade
A: select with confidence · B: selectable with discipline · C: case-by-case · D: avoid unless exceptional
Insufficient data for westminster (68 apps, 18 decided).
89%
Approval Rate · 12-mo trend
3.7w
Avg Decision
95
Apps (12 mo)
Council Profile
Planning stanceUnknown — insufficient data
Decision speedUnknown
Article 4 directions (planning.data.gov.uk)
10 directions recorded — commercial PD restrictions apply.
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Article 4 Directions planning.data.gov.uk
Commercial to residential (Class MA / Prior Approval)
Fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked — full planning permission required.
certain designated areasRelevant to: developer, investor
Change of Use / PDR
(2)
These 2 directions each apply to a specific designated area — not the whole borough. Check if your property falls within one.
Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zonesince 2022
Commercial to Residential (Class MA)
Converting commercial premises (Class E: offices, retail, cafés, light industrial) to homes requires full planning permission — the fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Commercial / Employment Zone Designation
This direction applies to a designated commercial or employment area (such as an industrial estate, employment land, town centre, or retail zone). It restricts permitted development rights within that commercial zone and has no effect on residential property.
Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 Out Central Activity Zonesince 2021
Commercial to Residential (Class MA)
Converting commercial premises (Class E: offices, retail, cafés, light industrial) to homes requires full planning permission — the fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Commercial / Employment Zone Designation
This direction applies to a designated commercial or employment area (such as an industrial estate, employment land, town centre, or retail zone). It restricts permitted development rights within that commercial zone and has no effect on residential property.
