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Article 4 directions

An Article 4 direction allows us to withdraw some permitted development rights in a specified area.

Demolition of commercial or residential buildings

You must apply for planning permission if you want to demolish a commercial or residential building and replace it with a house or flats in:

  • central activities zone
  • town centres
  • new Southwark Plan site allocations
  • strategic protected industrial land

Download the demolition of commercial or residential buildings Article 4 direction.

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