Dorchester Article 4 Direction

The Article 4 Direction is limited to any gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure adjacent to a highway or open space and covers properties in a number of areas of the town. This means that for any future work, it may now be necessary to apply for planning permission.

An information leaflet gives general guidance on the Direction and also includes some Questions & Answers. 

The Direction started on 10 June 2020 when the Council gave notice of the Article 4 Direction by way of advertisement in the Dorset Echo and by a number of site notices.

Printed copies of documents are available upon request by phoning 01305 252388.

Printed copies of the Direction and accompanying map can be viewed at County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ during office hours. [During the COVID-19 restrictions, please telephone 01305 221000 to make arrangements to view the documents before visiting County Hall].

Further information on the Direction is provided in the officer’s report (page 9 onwards) to the Northern Area Planning Committee on 19 November 2019.

Conservation areas - West Dorset

Following public consultation and within six months of the start date, the council will decide whether to confirm the Article 4 Direction. Information on the decision will be available on the council’s website at your-council/consultations/find-a-consultation

Under Data Protection, comment received will be used to inform a decision on the Article 4 Direction only and will be in accordance with the Planning privacy notice.