Article 4 directions in Bristol
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- HenleazeCheck with the council2023
- Article 4 Avonmouth VillageCheck with the council2020
- Article 4 EastCheck with the council2020
- Article 4 NorthCheck with the council2020
- Article 4 SouthCheck with the council2020
- Clifton Ward (1999 ward boundary)Check with the council2012
- Redland Ward (1999 ward boundary)Check with the council2012
- Ashley Ward, Cabot Ward, Clifton East Ward, Cotham Ward and Lawrence Hill Ward (1999 ward boundary)Check with the council2011
- Cotham and RedlandCheck with the council2011
- Grove WoodCheck with the council2009
- Land at Sherrin WayCheck with the council1981
- 1-34 West MallCheck with the council1974
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- 1-42 Caledonia PlaceCheck with the council1974
- Cornwallis CrescentCheck with the council1974
- Royal York CrescentCheck with the council1974
- HenburyCheck with the council1971
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Bristol City Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Bristol
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 Bristol City 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.
Bristol City Council website ↗Nearby councils