Veterinary use class

Published 13 May 08 11:46 AM

Last Friday the Professional Information team got a call in from a solicitor who was not sure what use class a veterinary practice came under and was writing this into a lease. We usually ask enquirers to take a look at the Planning Portal page which gives the latest listing. You'll see by following the last link it unfortunately doesn't list what a vet's practice comes under! The solicitor thought it was a D1. Peter, one of Information Officers, recommended checking it in the Land use gazetteer: the comprehensive guide to land uses and their use classes by Stephen Godfree which drills down into many more different types of premises than those listed on the Planning Portal web page. We've got a copy here in our library so if you come up against a building use that's not on the Plannint Portal web page, email us @ library@rics.org or give us a call on +44 (0)870 333 1600 option 1 x3714 and we'll check it out for you! Cool

by Hilary Oakley
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# Martin Cowell said on May 27, 2008 09:54:

PDSA have 44 veterinary hospital sites throughout the UK. Without exception, the planning criteria currently applied when seeking planning consent for a new build i.e. standards for roads and parking is that for a Doctors clinic under D1.

Martin Cowell, MA, CEnv, FRICS, MCIArb

Head of Property Services, PDSA

# Adrian Berryman said on May 27, 2008 11:43:

Would the use not fall into A2 as a sui generis use.

I have had a case where a plant hire business was deemed to be sui generis in Class A1, as that class only mentions hire shops and not plant hire businesses.

Adrian Berryman

Acorus Rural Property Services

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I manage the customer service and marketing for the library and arrange tours for members. You'll find my team (which includes a Chartered Surveyor) answering enquiries, doing tours, promoting our services eg New Member Ceremonies and delivering the lending and photocopying service. You can also find me answering enquiries! I have no particular specialist area on the enquiry front. I welcome all your comments and suggestions to help make our services make a difference to you. I always say if you're stuck trying to find something why not ask us and you'll have time to get a coffee!
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