Article 4 Direction areas

From 10 January 2024 the following 2 areas in South Gloucestershire are covered by Article 4 Directions:

• Stoke Park and Cheswick ward
• east of Southmead Road and Gloucester Road North in the Filton ward

If your property is in one of these areas you need planning permission to convert it from a single dwelling to a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

If your property was already a small HMO (less than 7 bed spaces) before 10 January you do not need to obtain retrospective planning permission for it.

Full details and more information is available on our consultation page.

Area boundary maps

Stoke Park and Cheswick ward

East of Southmead Road and Gloucester Road North in the Filton ward