An Article 4 Direction removes all or some of the permitted development rights on an area or property.

They do not prevent development, but they may need a land owner to apply for planning permission for that development. This would not be necessary without the direction.

You can view and download the Article 4 Directions in effect for the Chelmsford area.

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