The detail.
C2 covers residential institutions, including residential care homes, hospitals and nursing homes. The care provided and how residents occupy the building matter.
This guidance applies to England. The lawful use, conditions, any proposed works and the facts of the operation should be checked for each property.
What to check.
- Describe the care, staffing and occupation to a planning adviser.
- Check access, layout and any conditions or building works.
A planning adviser or the local planning authority can advise on the specific property and proposal.
Sources.
Sources reviewed 6 November 2026. General information, not a planning opinion.