Following consultation on an Article 4 Direction covering specific
areas of the district, consultation responses will be considered by the Cabinet
who will then decide whether to confirm the Article 4 Direction. If confirmed,
this would remove the permitted development rights for change of use from
dwellings to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in specific areas. Such
proposals would therefore need to apply for planning permission.
ID No: 2006/1224
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/10/2024
Overview and Scrutiny: Regeneration and Communities - Chair, Cllr D Hunter;
Decision due: April 2025 by Cabinet
Contact: Steve Wright, Service Manager Planning Policy and Environment Email: stwright@wakefield.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Following a Cabinet decision on 17th September 2024 to make and consult
on an Article 4 Direction, consultation will take place in November 2024. The
Cabinet will then consider the consultation responses received before deciding
whether to confirm the Article 4 Direction. If confirmed, the Direction would
come into effect on 24th October 2025
Date First Included in Plan: December 2024
Reason for Removal: Approved at Cabinet on 15 April 2025.