Article 4 directions in Watford

An Article 4 direction on a building or area means you may need to apply for planning permission for work that would normally be permitted development. 

Article 4 Directions issued- Designated Employment Areas (June 2023)

The Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities requested a modification in May 2024 to the Article 4 Direction on Clarendon Road previously confirmed by the Council in November 2023. This modification amended the boundary of the Direction.

On 7 November 2023 the Council confirmed immediate Article 4 Directions covering the designated employment areas defined in the recently adopted Watford Local Plan.

More information and view the Designated Employment Areas

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