Preservation of historic features
Article 4 Directions remove certain permitted development rights from houses and flats in the following conservation areas. The Directions are also aimed at ensuring that historic features are preserved and, where possible, repaired rather than replaced.
The Directions and related fact sheets explain what types of works need planning permission that previously did not.
Belsize conservation area
- Article 4 Direction and map of affected properties in the Belsize Conservation Area (PDF 321KB)
- Article 4 Direction fact sheet for the Belsize Conservation Area (PDF 85KB)
- Article Design Guide for Belsize Conservation Area (PDF 1.5 MB)
Adoption date: 9 June 2026
13-51 (odd) and 16-60 (even) Belsize Avenue, NW3 (PDF)
- Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for constructing a hard standing within the surrounding area of the cited properties
Adoption date: 20 December 1994
Fitzjohns Netherhall conservation area
Adoption date: 9 June 2026
The Cottage, 67 Fitzjohns Avenue (PDF)
• Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for erection of structures within the surrounding area of the property. This is for a purpose that is incidental to the enjoyment of the property.
Adoption date: 7 February 1977
Hampstead conservation area
- Article 4 Direction Schedule and List of Properties Affected in the Hampstead Conservation Area (excluding Frognal Way) (PDF 310KB)
- Hampstead Conservation Area Design Guide (PDF 2MB)
Frognal Way
- Article 4 Direction Schedule and map of properties affected in the Frognal Way
- Article 4 Direction Fact Sheet for Frognal Way (PDF 85KB)
Adoption date: 9 June 2026
Primrose Hill conservation area
- Article 4 Direction Schedule (PDF)
- List of properties affected in Primrose Hill Conservation Area (PDF)
Adoption date: 3 March 1983
Swiss Cottage conservation area now called South Hampstead conservation area
- Article 4 Direction Schedule and map of properties affected in the South Hampstead Conservation Area (PDF 312KB)
- Article 4 Direction Fact Sheet for the Swiss Cottage Conservation Area (PDF 84KB)
- Swiss Cottage Conservation Area Design Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Adoption date: 9 June 2026
South Hill Park Estate conservation area
32-66 (even) and 72-90 (even) South Hill Park, NW3 (PDF)
- Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights
Adoption date: 10 January 1989
Dartmouth Park conservation area
33 York Rise, NW5 (PDF)
- Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights to preserve a painted sign on the north flank wall.
Adoption date: 7 March 1980
Redington and Frognal conservation area
Adoption date: 9 June 2026