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Established in 1983
40+ Years' Experience
Specialist D1, D2 & Class E Property Expertise
Class E has transformed the way commercial property owners can manage and reposition their assets by simplifying the process.
For property owners, this flexibility can help reduce void periods, widen the pool of prospective occupiers and support long-term asset performance.
At Claridges Commercial, we advise landlords, investors and asset managers on how Class E opportunities can be used to strengthen occupancy levels, protect rental income and maximise the value of commercial assets.
What is Class E Property?
The Class E commercial property category was designed to allow buildings to transition between different commercial, business, and service uses without the need for a formal change of use planning application. This flexibility helps landlords reduce void periods and adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
A Class E commercial property encompasses a wide variety of uses:
- Retail, Café, and Restaurant: Former A1, A2, and A3 uses .
- Indoor Sport and Fitness: Gymnasiums and recreational spaces (formerly parts of D2).
- Medical and Health Services: Clinics and health centres (formerly parts of D1).
- Creches and Day Nurseries: Childcare and educational services (formerly parts of D1).
- Offices and Light Industrial: Operational and administrative functions
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Whether you are looking for a new location for a clinic, nursery, or gymnasium, Claridges Commercial identifies and secures ideal properties that meet both operational and regulatory requirements.
We guide you through the legalities and planning considerations, ensuring your business secures the right space to evolve.
Call us at 020 4634 7819 or email us at contact@claridges-commercial.co.uk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class E property?
Class E allows a range of commercial, business and service uses to operate within the same use class without requiring planning permission for changes between qualifying uses.
What replaced D1 and D2 use classes?
Many former D1 and D2 uses now fall under Class E, creating greater flexibility for property owners and occupiers.
Do I require a change of use for take-away?
Yes you require Sui Generis use
I would like to use the premises as a gym or pilates, is this classed as E use?
Yes it is
