Government guidance explains that an article 4 direction can remain in place permanently once it has been confirmed. However, it is important for local planning authorities to monitor any article 4 directions regularly to make certain that the original reasons the direction was made remain valid. Where an article 4 direction is no longer necessary, it can be cancelled.
Following review of the 10 article 4 directions within the borough it is deemed by the Council that they are no longer necessary. The article 4 directions are summarised below with links provided to the direction:
| Direction | What is restricts | When made | Area it covers | Link |
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| 1 | Stationing of caravans for 28 days | 6 October 1958 | East of borough including Bagshot, Lightwater, Chobham, Windlesham and West End |
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| 2 | Stationing of caravans for 28 days | 27 September 1984 | Weston Paddocks, Bagshot |
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| 3 | Stationing of caravans for 28 days | 5 April 1977 | Poor Allotments, Staple Hill Road, Chobham |
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| 4 | Restricts agricultural PDR | 20 February 1984 | Land north of A319 between Halebourne Lane and Ford Road, West End |
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| 5 | Restricts agricultural PDR | 31 October 1984 | Land west east and south of Buckstone Farm, Windlesham Road, Chobham |
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| 6 | Restricts forestry PDR | 31 October 1984 | Land west east and south of Buckstone Farm |
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| 7 | Use as a caravan site | 31 October 1984 | Land west east and south of Buckstone Farm |
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| 8 | Telecoms | 14 December 1998 | Land rear of 35 Mincing Lane, Chobham |
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| 9 | Restricts fencing | 2 May 2007 | Bisley Football Club, Church Lane |
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| 10 | Restricts fencing | 18 July 2007 | Field 2828 Old House Lane, Chobham |
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Full explanation of the reasoning for the cancellation of each direction will be provided in a report to the Planning Applications Committee scheduled for November 2026.
In accordance with the legislation the Council has published a local notice, including displaying site notices, and notified affected parties affected by the removal.
If you wish to make representations or have any questions relating to this process, then please contact development.control@surreyheath.gov.uk