Hi there, I'm looking for some advice.... I'm looking to build a garden room in my back garden to make my salon, it will be seperate from the house and will be within the regulations that I don't need planning for. However, do I need planning for my business? And will I pay business rates? If so does anyone have an idea how much business rates would be? Thanks in advance x
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All businesses under a certain size in square metres are currently exempt from business rates but fairly sure you don't have to pay them anyway.
Don't know about planning. Think that can depend on your area.
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Don't know about planning. Think that can depend on your area.
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Probably best to contact your local council for advice.
Some Councils have bye-laws regarding running a business from residential premises so it's best to check with them directly.
Also, you'll need to contact your house insurers as it might affect your cover.
If you search 'Home Salon', you'll see a lot of threads regarding setting up at home including pictures of set-ups etc. You'll find lots of helpful information that should be useful to you.
Some Councils have bye-laws regarding running a business from residential premises so it's best to check with them directly.
Also, you'll need to contact your house insurers as it might affect your cover.
If you search 'Home Salon', you'll see a lot of threads regarding setting up at home including pictures of set-ups etc. You'll find lots of helpful information that should be useful to you.
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Hi householders have permitted development this allows you to alter and/or extend if your proposal meets the set out criterion but this will be for the residential use of the dwelling house and not for business use. If your shed is existing you could apply for a change of use application. Check with your council what there advice on home working is. They will consider if the commercial use exceeds the existing residential use, roads in terms of increased vehicular traffic and parking availability, environmental health in terms of noise disturbance, potential smells, and the privacy and amenity of your neighbours- comings and goings of customers notice disturbance, will the building result in loss of light to the neighbouring properties and the amenity of your neighbours. Speak to your council and get a reputable architect/ agent who can advise and is familiar with the planning policy of your local area.
