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Article 4 HMO check — Barnet

London Borough of Barnet has published 48 Article 4 Direction areas to planning.data.gov.uk, 1 of which remove the C3 → C4 small-HMO right and 47 cover other permitted development rights. Enter a postcode to see which, if any, contain it.

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What is prohibited without planning permission in Barnet

Strictness
HMO restricted
HMO areas
1
Rights removed
29

Why this tier: 1 HMO direction (C3→C4 right removed) · 11 householder rights also removed (extensions, roofs, exterior).

  • 3LChange of use: dwellinghouse (C3) to small HMO (C4) — up to 6 unrelated occupiers · 1 area
  • 2AGates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure · 43 areas
  • 1AEnlargement, improvement or alteration of a dwellinghouse (extensions) · 41 areas
  • 1COther alterations to the roof (rooflights) · 41 areas
  • 1DPorches · 41 areas
  • 1EBuildings incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (outbuildings, sheds) · 41 areas
  • 1FHard surfaces within the curtilage (driveways) · 41 areas
  • 2CExterior painting · 41 areas
  • 1HMicrowave antenna (satellite dishes) · 38 areas
  • 11CDemolition of gates, fences, walls · 27 areas
  • 1GChimneys, flues or soil and vent pipes · 16 areas
  • 2BMeans of access to a highway · 15 areas
  • 14AInstallation of solar equipment on domestic premises · 5 areas
  • 14BInstallation of stand-alone solar equipment on domestic premises · 5 areas
  • 14CSchedule 2 Part 14 Class C · 5 areas
  • 14DSchedule 2 Part 14 Class D · 5 areas
  • 14ESchedule 2 Part 14 Class E · 5 areas
  • 14FSchedule 2 Part 14 Class F · 5 areas
  • 2FClosed-circuit television cameras · 5 areas
  • 6AAgricultural development on units of 5 hectares or more · 4 areas
  • 6BAgricultural development on units of less than 5 hectares · 4 areas
  • 6CSchedule 2 Part 6 Class C · 4 areas
  • 6ESchedule 2 Part 6 Class E · 4 areas
  • 14GSchedule 2 Part 14 Class G · 2 areas
  • 14HSchedule 2 Part 14 Class H · 2 areas
  • 14ISchedule 2 Part 14 Class I · 2 areas
  • 16AElectronic communications code operators (telecoms masts, cabinets) · 1 area
  • 16DSchedule 2 Part 16 Class D · 1 area
  • 16ESchedule 2 Part 16 Class E · 1 area

Codes are GPDO 2015 Schedule 2 Part/Class as published by the council. "Removed" means a planning application is required for that work inside the area.

HMO Article 4 Directions published by London Borough of Barnet

  • Article 4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Area 1
    In force 2016-05-29

Plus 47 non-HMO Article 4 areas (conservation-area householder rights, commercial changes of use, etc.). A postcode check lists every one that contains the point.

FAQ

Do I need planning permission for an HMO in Barnet?

If the property sits inside one of London Borough of Barnet's 1 HMO Article 4 Direction area, yes: the permitted development right to change a house (C3) into a small HMO (C4, 3–6 occupiers) is withdrawn and a full planning application is required. Outside those areas a small HMO is normally permitted development. A large HMO (7+ occupiers) always needs permission. Check the exact postcode above.

What exactly is prohibited without permission in Barnet's Article 4 areas?

Across the 48 published areas: Change of use: dwellinghouse (C3) to small HMO (C4) — up to 6 unrelated occupiers (1 area); Gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure (43 areas); Enlargement, improvement or alteration of a dwellinghouse (extensions) (41 areas); Other alterations to the roof (rooflights) (41 areas); Porches (41 areas); Buildings incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (outbuildings, sheds) (41 areas); Hard surfaces within the curtilage (driveways) (41 areas); Exterior painting (41 areas); Microwave antenna (satellite dishes) (38 areas); Demolition of gates, fences, walls (27 areas); Chimneys, flues or soil and vent pipes (16 areas); Means of access to a highway (15 areas); Installation of solar equipment on domestic premises (5 areas); Installation of stand-alone solar equipment on domestic premises (5 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class C (5 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class D (5 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class E (5 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class F (5 areas); Closed-circuit television cameras (5 areas); Agricultural development on units of 5 hectares or more (4 areas); Agricultural development on units of less than 5 hectares (4 areas); Schedule 2 Part 6 Class C (4 areas); Schedule 2 Part 6 Class E (4 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class G (2 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class H (2 areas); Schedule 2 Part 14 Class I (2 areas); Electronic communications code operators (telecoms masts, cabinets) (1 area); Schedule 2 Part 16 Class D (1 area); Schedule 2 Part 16 Class E (1 area).

How many Article 4 Directions has London Borough of Barnet published?

48 Article 4 areas are currently published on planning.data.gov.uk, of which 1 is HMO-related (C3→C4); the most recent HMO direction came into force 2016-05-29. Councils can add or amend directions at any time.

What happens if I convert to an HMO inside an Article 4 area without permission?

It is a breach of planning control. The council can serve an enforcement notice requiring the HMO use to stop; ignoring it is a criminal offence with an unlimited fine. Lenders and insurers may also treat it as a breach of their terms.

Is this an official council check?

No. Article4Check UK is an independent private service that reads the open data London Borough of Barnet publishes to planning.data.gov.uk. Always confirm with the council's planning department before committing money.

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