• Former Beamlight Factory – Article 4 Direction

Former Beamlight Factory – Article 4 Direction

The Council has confirmed a ‘Direction’ that removes certain permitted development rights for properties on the former Beamlight Factory.

Under permitted development rights, a planning application is often not needed to build certain extensions, porches and outbuildings. The effect of the Direction is that, within the specified area, a planning application is needed for those types of development.

The area concerned can be seen on the map(.jpg)(719KB)(Opens in New Window) (Opens in a New Window).

The direction(.pdf)(128KB)(Opens in New Window) (Opens in a New Window) will come into force on 31st March 2025.

Details behind the Article 4 direction can be found in the cabinet report (Opens in a New Window)

 


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