Article 4 Directions

Research

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These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Article 4 Directions consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a Article 4 Directions?

    Yes

    • Document a stage of the high-level lifecycle of a Article 4 Directions

      • Item 1

        name
        Notice of designation publicised
        actors
        LPA / Public / SoS DLUHC
        impact
        The local planning authority must take into account any representations received during the period specified.
        output
        Notice of designation
        description

      • Item 2

        name
        Confirmation of direction
        actors
        LPA / SoS DLUHC
        impact
        output
        Direction documentation
        description

      • Item 3

        name
        Cancel a direction OR Make a direction through modifying / cancelling a direction
        actors
        LPA / SoS DLUHC
        impact
        Direction replaced, modified or cancelled
        output
        description

  • Do we understand how the data is created/produced?

    We know that an LPA creates and maintains article 4 directions, and the secretary of state typically has the ability to cancel or modify article 4 directions, and must also be notified when an article 4 direction is introduced to give ample time for decision. Through our examples, we do not know how Cornwall have created and put together their data, but with the remaining examples we can see that their article 4 directions have been published on their websites and scanned documentation and/or map outlines are available. In order to create this data, we think that LPAs will use the OS basemap as a rough guide to produce the article 4 direction polygons, and UPRNs may be used to complete references if polygons relate to specific boundaries and don’t cross over multiple. Official documentation should be linked to related references.

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    This data should be used at an early stage of the planning and application process so users are aware of immediate development restrictions.

  • Permitted Development Rights (Article 3 Directions) An article 4 direction is the removal of a permitted development right, so these datasets directly interact with one another

    Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Paragraph 38 - There needs to be a strong justification for the withdrawal of permitted development rights relating to a wide area such as an Area of Outstanding National Beauty, so there may be a link between these 2 datasets -

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Article 4 Directions?

  • Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Article 4 Directions? How do we expect them to use Article 4 Directions?

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

  • Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Article 4 Directions data?

  • What are some potential uses of Article 4 Directions data?

  • What's the value of adding Article 4 Directions data to the platform?

  • From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making Article 4 Directions data available?

    Licencing is currently unclear and needs to be confirmed with local planning authorities as data begins to get made available in line with our specifications. It would also appear that data is currently of a low quality. If UPRNs are used to create this dataset, we will need to ensure that best practice is being used and the usage is in line with GDPR.