If you live in a house you can normally make minor alterations to your house without the need for planning permission. This is called ‘Permitted development’.
More information can be found on the Planning Portal website.
The council can however remove ‘Permitted development rights’ in one of two ways:
1) Article 3 direction
This is a condition issued as part of a planning permission to restrict further extensions or alterations.
Developments which are often subject to these type of conditions include:
- Post 1960s housing developments.
- Properties that have been previously extended.
- Houses with an attached or integral garage. (The use of the garage may be limited).
2) Article 4 direction
This direction removes all or some of the permitted development rights within part of the councils area. Conservation areas are usually subject to this direction.
In some of the conservation areas within North Lincolnshire permission is likely to be required for any works which affect the appearance of the outside of the property. These works may include:
- Extensions to the property.
- Outside alterations such as new windows or door.
- Re-roofing or alterations to the chimneys ridge, tiles etc.
- Porches.
- Covering gardens in tarmac or concrete.
- Removing garden walls.
- Creation of car parking space.
- Putting up gates fences or walls.
- Covering walls by rendering or painting the brick work.
Repair and maintenance work which does not affect the appearance of a property does not need planning permission. This is provided the same types of material and construction are used.
Conservation areas subject to article 4 directions
Listed below are those conservation areas in North Lincolnshire which are subject to article 4 directions.
- Alkborough
- Appleby
- Barrow upon Humber
- Barton upon Humber
- Brigg
- Burton upon Stather
- Kirton in Lindsey
- New Frodingham, Scunthorpe
- Saxby All Saints
Contact information:
To check if your property is subject to such conditions please contact your local development control officer.