Article 4 directions in Barking and Dagenham
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Dagenham Village Upward Extension Article 4Householder works2022
- Lymington Upward Extension Article 4Householder works2022
- HMO Article 4Change of use2012
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Barking and Dagenham
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 London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
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.
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham website ↗Nearby councils