Article 4 directions in Adur
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Kingston Buci Conservation AreaCheck with the council2023
- Old Shoreham Conservation AreaCheck with the council2023
- Church Street, Shoreham-by-SeaCheck with the council1996
- 1 Southdown Road, SouthwickCheck with the council1991
- Land adjoining Steyning Road, Shoreham-by-SeaCheck with the council1990
- Land at Southwick Old Rectory, Kingston Lane, SouthwickCheck with the council1986
- Land east of Mill Hill and north of Shoreham BypassCheck with the council1962
- Land on west side of Kingston Lane, SouthwickCheck with the council1951
- Land adjoining Upton Farmhouse, Upper Brighton Road, SomptingChange of use1983
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Adur District Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Adur
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Adur District Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Adur District Council website ↗Nearby councils