To confirm the making of the immediate Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for the material change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling houses) to C4 (HMOs), within parts of Appleton, Central & West Bank, Halebank, Mersey & Weston, Beechwood & Heath, Grange, Bridgewater, Halton Castle, Halton Lea, Norton North and Norton South & Preston Brook.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026
Decision due: 12 February 2026 by Executive Board
Contact: Andrew Plant - Email: Andrew.Plant@halton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Council undertook a consultation on the Article 4 Direction between the 24th September 2025 to the 5th November 2025. The Council published an advertisement in the Local Press and on the Councils website. Public notices were displayed throughout the borough and correspondence was sent to all statutory consultees. The responses were formulated into a consultation statement, which will be published on the https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/planning/Article4.aspx website