Article 4 Direction Haringey

Hi Guys

Is there anyone who has the same situation as me? I was running a HMO since 2015 not knowing that i need a licence. The council paid me a visit and now i am only aloud the have two people in the whole property. i must apply for a HMO licence BUT there i need a planning permission and there is an article 4 Direction in place so things got very confusing.
If someone has some sort of experience with this or knows a lawyer solicitor who is spectacled in this kind of licencing any info would be fantastic!

Many thanks in advance

Steve