Article 4 directions in Milton Keynes
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 relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Non immediate directionCheck with the council2011
- Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Immediate directionCheck with the council2011
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes 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.
Milton Keynes City Council website ↗Nearby councils