Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Article 4 directions in Conservation Areas
See which properties have extra planning rules (Article 4 Direction) and what guidance applies.
What is an article 4 direction?
- Normally, permitted development rights allow you to make small changes, like change your windows or build a small extension, but a property with an article 4 direction limits what changes you can make to your property without planning permission.
- The article 4 directions within conservation areas are in place to protect the character and appearance of an area.
- If your property has an article 4 direction in place, you’ll need to apply for permission, even for small changes.
Where can these be found in Norwich?
These areas were chosen because of their special historic and architectural value.
| Location | Notice | Guidance | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracondale 19th century terraces | Bracondale 19th century terraces notice | Bracondale 19th century terraces guidance document | Bracondale 19th century terraces map |
| Bracondale 20th century housing | Bracondale 20th century housing notice | Bracondale 20th century housing guidance document | Bracondale 20th century housing map |
| Bishopgate | Bishopgate notice | Not available | Bishopgate |
| Calvert Street | Calvert Street notice | Not available | Calvert Street map |
| Heigham Grove | Heigham Grove notice | Heigham Grove guidance document | Heigham Grove map |
| Heigham Grove (West Parade) | Heigham Grove (West Parade) notice | Heigham Grove (West Parade) guidance document | Heigham Grove (West Parade) map |
| Heigham Grove (Park Lane) | Heigham Grove (Park Lane) notice | Heigham Grove (Park Lane) guidance document | Heigham Grove (Park Lane) map |
