Article 4 directions in South Cambridgeshire
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Land Adjacent To Villa Road ImpingtonCheck with the council2006
- Clay Close Lane, ImpingtonCheck with the council2005
- Pet Crematorium, Newmarket Road, ThriplowCheck with the council2001
- Beach Road CottenhamCheck with the council1981
- Manor Farm, Main Street, CaldecoteChange of use1984
- Meadow Brook Farm, Great AbingtonChange of use1983
- Orchard Farm, Wimpole Road, BartonChange of use1979
- Land Opp. Milestone Farm, Great ChishillChange of use1975
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire
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 South Cambridgeshire 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.
South Cambridgeshire District Council website ↗Nearby councils