The Arbor closure
The Arbor is currently closed today (26 April) but will be open as normal on Monday 29 April. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Gloucester currently has two Article 4 directions, at St Michael's Square and Southgate Street Conservation Area.
Much of the special interest of St Michael's Square lies in its strong independent character and unity of appearance. In order to prevent harmful changes, and following a public consultation exercise undertaken during April and May 2004, the City Council has taken steps to secure an Article 4 direction.
The demolition in whole or in part of any gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure.
(*1) - The City Council also recognises that the unity of appearance of the Square can be strengthened and made more attractive by the careful use of paint. To that end it has sought specialist advice on a palette of traditional paint colours.
The Council recognises that the colour palette should offer a measure of individual choice while at the same time ensuring that individual colours are coherent and sympathetic to the age and architectural quality of the Square. The approved colour palette is set out below:
Light stone (3428Y11R)*
Buff (1615Y30R)
Deep brunswick green (7514G20Y)
Deep bronze green (7608G60Y)
Deep indian red (7020Y94R)
Purple brown (8110Y90R)
References in brackets relate to the Natural Colour System (NCS)
All dwellings in St Michaels Square which have not been converted into flats, including numbers 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 Brunswick Road. In the case of dwellings converted into flats, and buildings in office or commercial use, owners are already required to apply for planning permission before carrying out such work. The city council will use its planning powers to control and avoid harmful changes to these properties. You can download a map identifying the affected properties (PDF, 72.3 KB).
The direction will only apply to those parts of the building which front a highway or open space. If you are in any doubt please contact the City Council's Conservation Team.
The character of the Southgate Street Conservation Area is that of predominantly residential development, mostly 19th century, alongside the old southern approach road from Bristol to Gloucester’s Southgate, with a number of significant commercial properties interspersed. While there are few single dwelling houses in the area, it is recognised that those key elements that define the character of the area require protection, including traditional windows, doors, and railings. Following the initial serving of the notice and consultation period, the Article 4 Direction was confirmed in January 2014.
The Article 4 Direction removes the following permitted development rights on certain properties:
The following properties are subject to this Article 4 Direction: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 Albion Street; 2, 4 and 6 Somerset Place; 224 and 226 Southgate Street; 35, 37 and 39 Stroud Road.
In the case of dwellings converted into flats, and buildings in office or commercial use, owners are already required to apply for planning permission before carrying out such work. The city council will use its planning powers to control and avoid harmful changes to these properties. You can download a map identifying the affected properties (PDF, 53.7 KB).
The direction will only apply to those parts of the building which front a highway or open space. If you are in any doubt please contact the city council's Conservation Team.