Union Street conservation area
Union Street is a conservation area of about 4.8 hectares managed by Plymouth City Council, designated on 21 August 2002. It contains 1 listed building (1 Grade II*). An Article 4 direction covers part of it, so even small changes can need permission.
Union Street boundary
Listed buildings inside Union Street
1 listed building lies inside the boundary: 1 Grade II*. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.
| Building | Grade |
|---|---|
| Former Palace Theatre and Great Western Hotel | II* |
Article 4 directions in Union Street
- HMOs Mutley, Greenbank, City Centre and surrounding areas
An Article 4 direction removes some permitted development rights in a defined area. Each direction covers only the kinds of work it names, for example windows, doors, porches, painting the front, front walls, basements or changes of use. Read the council's direction to see exactly what this one covers.
Council documents for Union Street
Published by Plymouth City Council. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.
What needs planning permission in Union Street
Houses in Union Street have fewer permitted development rights than houses elsewhere. Side extensions, roof extensions, cladding, two storey rear extensions and sheds beside the house need planning permission, and trees need 6 weeks notice before work.
See every rule, with the law it comes from