Article 4 directions in Dorset
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
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- Bradford AbbasCheck with the council2025
- Burton BradstockCheck with the council2025
- Sherbourne Area 1Check with the council2025
- Sherbourne Area 2Check with the council2025
- West Bexington BeachCheck with the council2025
- Dorchester Conservation AreaCheck with the council2020
- Dorchester Hill, Blandford St MaryCheck with the council2018
- Milton Abbas Conservation AreaCheck with the council2014
- Land to the South of Kingston, Corfe CastleCheck with the council2009
- Beach Road, West Bexington 3Check with the council2009
- Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock 3Check with the council2009
- Land to the North of The Wayfarers Club, Newmans LaneCheck with the council2003
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- 6 Burlington Road, SwanageCheck with the council2003
- Land South East of Church Street (A)Check with the council2003
- Land South East of Church Street (B)Check with the council2003
- 10 Cornwall Road, SwanageCheck with the council2002
- Land at Sea Court, Taunton Road, SwanageCheck with the council2001
- 1-3 The Lane, Kingston, Corfe CastleCheck with the council2000
- Land at Lime Kiln Road, Lytchett MatraversCheck with the council2000
- Land at Moretons Lane, WarehamCheck with the council1994
- Land at Shore Lane, UptonCheck with the council1994
- Land at Monkey's Jump Grill, Bridport Road, Winterborne MonktonCheck with the council1993
- Wareham Conservation AreaCheck with the council1990
- Bell Hill, IbbertonCheck with the council1990
- Swanage Conservation AreaCheck with the council1989
- Piddle Valley No2Check with the council1989
- Piddle Valley Conservation AreaCheck with the council1988
- Land at Bladen Valley, BriantspuddleCheck with the council1987
- Land east of Verlands Road, WeymouthCheck with the council1986
- Iwerne Minster Conservation AreaCheck with the council1985
- Land at New Road/Arne Road, RidgeCheck with the council1985
- Stour Valley, (East of Sturminster Marshall)Check with the council1984
- Land East of Forset View Drive, FerndownCheck with the council1983
- Haythorn, HortonCheck with the council1983
- Land at Nottington Corner, WeymouthCheck with the council1982
- Land at Redlands, Weymouth, Part OS6433Check with the council1982
- Land known as Orchard, Durnford Drove, Langton MatraversCheck with the council1982
- Parley Common, West ParleyCheck with the council1980
- Land at Redlands, WeymouthCheck with the council1980
- Goldsmith's Plantation_ Bridport Rd_ Bradford PeverellCheck with the council1977
- Land known as Go-Kart Circuit Radipole Park Drive, WeymouthCheck with the council1975
- Land at Nottington Corner, WeymouthCheck with the council1974
- Land at junction of Nottington LaneCheck with the council1973
- Land South of Trunk Road A31 ST. LeonardsCheck with the council1972
- Henbury PlantationsCheck with the council1969
- Bridport to LymeRegis 2Check with the council1968
- Bridport to LymeRegis 1Check with the council1968
- Vinney Cross Cottage, LodersCheck with the council1968
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area A)Check with the council1966
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area B)Check with the council1966
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area C)Check with the council1966
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area D)Check with the council1966
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area E)Check with the council1966
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area F)Check with the council1966
- Land at Okeford Fitzpaine (Area G)Check with the council1966
- Bunkers Hill, Shipton GorgeCheck with the council1966
- Land at St LeonardsCheck with the council1966
- Raymonds Hill,Green Hill, AxminsterCheck with the council1966
- Land Between Winterbourne Muston - WinterbourneTomsonCheck with the council1966
- Othona Cummnity House, Burton BradstockCheck with the council1965
- West BexingtonCheck with the council1963
- Land at Preston, WeymouthCheck with the council1960
- Land at Lorton Lane, WeymouthCheck with the council1960
- Avon Castle & Matchams Park EstateCheck with the council1954
- Land at Lower CommonCheck with the council1954
- Swyre Road, West BexingtonCheck with the council1953
- Land at Bowleaze CovewayCheck with the council1953
- Clappentail Cottage, Clappentail LaneCheck with the council1952
- Greys Wood, Higher Kingston Farm, StinsfordChange of use2011
- Land adjacent Wilkswood Farm, Harmans CrossChange of use1990
- Wedge Hill Farm, WoodlandsChange of use1984
- Dolman's Farm, West MoorsChange of use1983
- Wigbeth Farm, HortonChange of use1976
- Land at Brynuella and Atlanta Farms, Burton BradstockChange of use1975
- Land at Church Farm, BroadmayneChange of use1975
- Middle Farm, Lyme RegisChange of use1972
- Land at Redlands Farm, Dorchester Road, WeymouthChange of use1960
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Dorset Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
Abbotsbury Conservation AreaActon Conservation Area 1Acton Conservation Area 2Almer Conservation AreaAlton Pancras Conservation AreaAshmore Conservation AreaBeaminster Conservation Area 1Beaminster Conservation Area 2Beaminster Conservation Area 3Beaminster Conservation Area 4Beaminster Conservation Area 5Belle Vue Road Conservation AreaBere Regis Conservation AreaBishops Caundle Conservation AreaBlandford Forum and Approaches Conservation AreaBlandford St Mary and Bryanston Conservation Area+ 295 more →
What you can build in Dorset
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 Dorset 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.
Dorset Council website ↗Nearby councils