The detail.
Indoor and outdoor swimming pools are specifically included in F2(d) and excluded from the indoor fitness part of Class E.
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.
- Consider whether the pool is ancillary to a larger use or part of a mixed proposal.
- Check access, building works and any conditions on the property.
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.