We are looking at a building that has a flat upstairs and currently has a commercial space downstairs. Is it allowed to live in the commercial space? do you need to change the planning? What is involved? Do commercial spaces pay different taxes than residential. Any advice on buying and converting would be helpful
I asked this in local business and realised that may have been the reason i didn't get a lot of answers
2006-07-02 08:04:36 · 3 answers · asked by answers_anyone 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
As a planning consultant, I can advise you that if the lawful use of the downstairs space is commercial, you will need planning permission to use it for residential purposes ie as a dwelling. This may or may not be a problem depending on the individual circumstances. A chat with your local planning authority will help.
2006-07-04 11:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In theory you cannot use commercial space for residential use (or vice verca) without a change of use being registered. Council tax rates are different for businesses and are higher in some cases. You should really speak to the local council for best advice. I would advise you not to buy until you get these questions answered by the council.
2006-07-02 08:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by huge001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an electrician I can say that the regs for the commercial part are different so I guess it would need rewiring.... I imagine you would need planning consent.
2006-07-02 08:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by engineer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋