Article 4 directions in South Gloucestershire
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Land at Gloucester Road North in the Filton wardCheck with the council2024
- Land at Stoke Park and Cheswick ward East of Southmead RoadCheck with the council2024
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with South Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire Council website ↗Nearby councils