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Setting up a podiatry clinic from a private house

Discussion in 'Practice Management' started by Bonnie, Apr 27, 2015.

  1. Bonnie

    Bonnie Active Member


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    I wanted to ask if I have to apply for planning permission /apply for a lawful development certificate in order to develop a private podiatry practice from my home. Has anyone had experience of this and any problems?
    thanks
    Bonnie
     
  2. footmedic

    footmedic Active Member

    If are in the UK you need change of use from your council.
    Somuz
     
  3. David Widdowson

    David Widdowson Active Member

    There are many factors to consider if using your own home for a business but it may not be necessary to apply for a change of use.
    Many people run businesses from their home and have not needed to apply for a change of use. For example hairdressers, osteopaths and others.
    If you are a single handed practitioner, who has room for parking and are unlikely to cause a nuisance to your neighbours for example, may mean you have no need to change the use of your home.
    Talk to your local planning department for advice.
     
  4. 1st consider if this really is a good idea

    Economically it might be , but there is more to life than just economics
     
  5. Bonnie

    Bonnie Active Member

    thank you for your replies.
    Bonnie
     
  6. Elizabeth Humble-Thomas

    Elizabeth Humble-Thomas Active Member

    I agree with Mike Weber, if they know where you live they'll be knocking on your kitchen window while you're getting lumps out of your Sunday roast dinner gravy, and worse....
     
  7. jane.e.benson

    jane.e.benson Active Member

    It may say on your deeds that medical use is acceptable, but as Mike and David say there are pitfalls. I've had a clinic in my house for 29years, and for many of those people had to enter my house to access the clinic. The clinic has it's own door now which is so much better but sometimes patients need the loo!!!
     
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