Article 4 directions in Wirral
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Land adj: Hooton Mount Cottage, Eastham Village RoadCheck with the council2000
- 18 Manor Drive, Upton. Article 4 Direction 2000Check with the council2000
- Land at The Dales, Heswall. Article 4 Direction 1993Check with the council1993
- Pipers Lane, Heswall. Article 4 Direction 1993Check with the council1993
- Bromborough Pool Village. Article 4 Direction 1990Check with the council1990
- Caldy/Thurstaston. Article 4 Direction 1985Check with the council1985
- Caldy/Thurstaston. Article 4 Direction 1985Check with the council1985
- Caldy/Thurstaston. Article 4 Direction 1985Check with the council1985
- Bromborough Village. Article 4 Direction 1971Check with the council1971
- Tower Stadium, New Brighton. Article 4 DirectionCheck with the council1970
- Heswall & Thurstaston. Article 4 Direction 1965Check with the council1965
- Pipers Lane Heswall. Article 4 Direction 1963Check with the council1963
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- 29 Shore Drive, New Ferry. Article 4 Direction 1956Check with the council1956
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Wirral Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Wirral
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 Wirral Borough 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.
Wirral Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils