National Park Consultation begins on the proposed introduction of an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights for the use of land for up to 28 days for camping, caravans and mobile homes.
What is an Article 4(1) Direction?
An Article 4 Direction withdraws the planning permission which the General Permitted Development Order grants for a class of development. Such a direction may be made by a Local Planning Authority or by the Welsh Ministers under article 4 of that order. The National Park Authority already has some Article 4 Directions in place in relation to Conservation Areas in order to protect the historic environment.
What does this change mean?
Implementing the Article 4(1) Direction will enable the Authority to mandate planning permission for temporary 28-day camping, caravan, and mobile home sites. This measure ensures that their placement and operation are carefully managed to safeguard the unique environment of the National Park.
The Article 4 Direction, which will take effect on Wednesday 1 January 2026, will include a transition period to allow landowners and site operators sufficient time to understand the new requirements and submit planning applications. Planning applications for these sites will not incur fees, and the Authority will aim to prioritise applications to minimise delays. Existing sites that have planning permission or those sites that operate under an exempted organisation certificate will not be affected by the Article 4 Direction.
Consultation Period
The consultation is taking place from 10 January 2025 until 21 February 2025. Comments submitted after 5pm on 21 February 2025 may not be considered.
How to get involved
We are inviting comments on the Article 4 Direction 2.
The documents relating to the Article 4 Direction can be viewed here:
Appendix B Part 1&2 Integrated Assessment
Background Paper (Appendix C to NPA Report)
Copy of Notice (Appendix D part 1)
Article 4 (1) Direction with map (Appendix D part 2 to NPA report)
Working Protocol (Appendix E to NPA Report)
Report of Consultation (Link to https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/about-the-national-park-authority/committees/committee-papers/national-park-authority-11-12-2024/ )
The reports can also be viewed online at local libraries.
FAQs
How to submit your comments
The most convenient method is online.
To submit comments via our online questionnaire, please use the link below:
Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/7HT2jp9wm3
Alternatively, if you would prefer to write to us, please make specific reference to the issue/policy you are commenting on and contact us by the following methods:
Email: devplans@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Postal address: Strategic Policy at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, National Park Office, Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, SA72 6D
You must include your name, email and address in your response.
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Please note that the Consultation Report will be publicly available on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s website.