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Article 4 Direction affecting Houses in Multiple Occupation Approval
This consultation closes on Friday 4 September.
On 21 July 2026, we made an Article 4(1) direction to remove the permitted development right set out at Class L(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.
The Article 4(1) direction has the effect of removing the ability to change the use of a dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to a Small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) without planning permission first being obtained.
You can comment on the Article 4(1) direction we’ve made (PDF 427KB).
You can download a plan, which shows the affected area (PDF 3.52MB).
Taking part
Any comments you wish make can be emailed to hmoarticle4@swale.gov.uk or alternatively, write to us addressing your letter to the Head of Place at:
- Swale House
- East Street
- Sittingbourne
- Kent
- ME10 3HT
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