The detail.
F1 includes education, museums, libraries, public halls and places of worship. F2 includes qualifying small essential shops, local community halls, outdoor sport, swimming pools and skating rinks.
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.
- Confirm the exact use and whether its statutory criteria are met.
- Review the planning history, conditions and proposed alterations.
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.