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).
Full details and more information is available on our consultation page.
Area boundary maps
Stoke Park and Cheswick ward
![](https://beta-edit.southglos.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/Stoke-Park-and-Cheswick-ward-A4D-1024x598.jpg)
East of Southmead Road and Gloucester Road North in the Filton ward
![](https://beta-edit.southglos.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/Filton-A4D-1024x487.jpg)