Class F.1
Class F.1 — Learning and Non-Residential Institutions
Class F.1 covers non-residential institutions providing education, training, or community facilities. This includes schools, colleges, museums, public libraries, art galleries, exhibition halls, law courts, and places of worship.
Examples of Class F.1 Uses
Schools and colleges |
Museums and art galleries |
Public libraries |
Exhibition halls and conference centres |
Law courts |
Places of worship and religious instruction |
Crèches (where not Class E) |
Change of Use Rules
1
Changing from Class F.1 to another use generally requires planning permission.
2
Certain changes to residential may require full planning permission or prior approval depending on circumstances.
3
Vacant schools and colleges may be eligible for prior approval conversion to residential (Class Q-type rights).
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Other Use Classes
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Class F.2Local Community Use
Class C1Hotels
Class C2Residential Institutions
Class C3Dwellinghouses
Class C4Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)