Article 4 directions in New Forest
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 MARL/PUDDLECheck with the council2014
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION NP 12/002Check with the council2012
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION NP 12/002#2Check with the council2012
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/2Check with the council1982
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/1Check with the council1971
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/6Check with the council1971
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/5Check with the council1966
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION NP NEW FOREST RECREATIONAL CAMPSITEChange of use2023
- ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION NP NEW FOREST CAMPSITEChange of use2021
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with New Forest District Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in New Forest
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 New Forest District 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.
New Forest District Council website ↗Nearby councils