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A quick example of planning application (permission) for our business from a Shop or office A2 to TAKEAWAY A5.

We will need to change the office licence to takeaway licence A2 to A5.

A2 Financial and professional services - Financial services such as banks and building societies, professional services (other than health and medical services) including estate and employment agencies and betting offices.

A5 Hot food takeaways - For the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises.

Fees

Use Class A5 - Hot food takeaways

Changing to A5

If you are looking to open a hot-food takeaway business or get a change of use to A5 for your property, you have come to the right place. Changing the use of a premises to A5 can normally be achieved provided certain criteria are satisfied. We have an extensive record of helping our clients get the planning permission they require to set up their business very quickly and with minimum hassle. As part of a change of use planning application, it is always necessary to justify the loss of the unit you are changing from and put forth a compelling argument for the proposed change to A5.

We know what to look out for and have overcome every possible obstacle in getting a change of use to A5. One of the main issues, apart from justifying the change of use, is the placement of the extraction flume. This must be situated in a way that it does not adversely affect the neighbouring properties and not be visible from the street. Other issues usually relate to late opening hours, employment and access.

I found this on an insurance company website for Hounslow.

Find a premises already preparing food

Because all premises preparing and selling food need to be licensed, you will need to apply for a change of use for your property if it isn’t already a takeaway or restaurant. Getting these planning consents in place can be costly and take a long time. So it’s a really good idea to find a building that’s had a food licence in...