Article 4 Direction class BC Oct 23

The New Forest National Park Authority made an Article 4 Direction on 17 October 2023 to remove permitted development rights for certain temporary recreational campsites within the land shown on the accompanying plan covering the New Forest National Park boundary. It requires planning permission for the use of land as a temporary recreational campsite under Class BC of Part 4, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order 2015, unless the land was first used as such a campsite before 1 March 2020 and the use is limited to no more than 28 days in any calendar year. The Authority states the restriction is needed to protect proper planning and local amenities. The Direction is made under Article 4(1) and was to remain in force until 26 April 2024 unless confirmed before the end of that six-month period.