Article 4 directions in Dartford
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Article 4 Direction File Reference: PT191(3)Check with the council1984
- Article 4 Direction File Reference: PT191(2)Check with the council1983
- Article 4 Direction File Reference: PT191(1)Check with the council1982
- Article 4 Direction File Reference: PT191Check with the council1980
- Article 4 Direction File Reference: PT35Check with the council1976
- HMO Article 4(1) Direction North Order 2025Change of use2025
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Dartford Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Dartford
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 Dartford Borough 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.
Dartford Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils