At Churchfield we understand how important it is for clients to have faith in their agent when it comes to the marketing of their Commercial investments.
Churchfield have a wealth of expertise in valuing and marketing commercial investments and are on hand to offer expert advice, guidance and support.
Every aspect, big or small is as important to us, as it is to you. We endeavour to get it right the first time, and have been entrusted by many commercial investors to market their units since opening our doors back in 1996.
We are here to assist you with all aspects of your marketing needs. Please contact myself Anna Corbridge-Atkins or Robert Smith, to see how we can assist you with the marketing of your commercial investment/s.
All discussions are private and confidential so you can speak with us in total confidence.
Your commercial investment may require a commercial EPC which we can organise for you, Legal representation is normally required and we have a selection of legal representatives that we are able to recommend.
Fees are payable by the landlord in most instances, please ask for more information.
Robert Smith |Land and New Homes Manager
I specialize in the acquisitions and sales of land and investments, predominantly in the Bournemouth and Poole areas. I enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and spending time with my family and friends.
Anna Corbridge-Atkins |Senior Letting Negotiator (ARLA Qualified)
Recently ARLA qualified I am responsible for carrying out lettings viewings and valuations and enjoy building long lasting relationships with my clients. I have recently embarked on my Commercial Lettings journey and am starting to support the commercial team. In my spare time I enjoy going out for dinner and spending time with family and friends.
Use Class:
A1 Shops
Shops, retail warehouses, hairdressers, undertakers, travel and ticket agencies, post office, pet shops, sandwich bars, showrooms, domestic hire shops, dry cleaners, funeral directors and internet cafes.
Permitted Change
A2, or up to 150m2 subject to prior approval, or up to 200m2 D2 subject to prior approval and only if the premises was in A1 use on 5th December 2013. A mixed use comprising of A1 or A2 use and up to 2 flats may also be permitted subject to meeting certain conditions. C3 if the cumulative floor space of the building is under 150m2 subject to prior approval.
A2 Financial and Professional Services*
Financial services such as banks and building societies, professional services (other than health and medical services) and including estate and employment agencies (excluding betting offices or pay day loan shops – these are classed as “Sui Generis”).
Permitted Change
A1 or up to 150m2 A3 subject to prior approval, or up to 200m2 D2 subject to prior approval and only if the premises was in A2 use on 5thDecember 2013. A mixed use comprising on A1 or A2 use and up to 2 flats may also be permitted subject to meeting certain conditions. C3 if the cumulative floor space of the building is under 150m2 and subject to prior approval.
* when premises have a display window at ground level, but excluding betting offices or pay day loan shops
A3 Restaurants & Cafes
For the sale of food and drink for consumption on the premises – restaurants, snack bars and cafes.
Permitted Change
A1 or A2
A4 Drinking establishments
Public houses, wine bars or other drinking establishments (excluding night clubs).
Permitted Change
A1 or A2 or A3 except buildings that may be defined as “community assets”.
A5 Hot food takeaways
For the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises.
Permitted Change
A1, A2 or A3
B1 Business
Offices (other than A2), research & development pf products and processes, light industry appropriate in a residential area.
Permitted Change
Up to 500m2 B8
B2 General Industrial
For industrial process (other than B1, excluding incineration purposes, chemical treatment or landfill/hazardous waste).
Permitted Change
B1 or up to 500m2B8
B8 Storage and Distribution
Wholesale warehouses, distribution centres and repositories (including open air storage).
Permitted Change
Up to 500m2 B1
C1 Hotel
Hotels, boarding and guest houses where no significant element of care is provided (excluding hostels).
Permitted Change
No permitted change.
C2 Residential Institutions
Residential care homes, hospitals, nursing homes, boarding schools, residential colleges and training centres.
Permitted Change
No permitted change.
C2A Secure residential institution
For the provision of secure residential accommodation (including prisons, young offenders institutions, detention centres, secure training centres, custody centres, short term holding centres, secure hospitals, secure local authority accommodation or military barracks).
Permitted Change
No permitted change.
C3 Dwelling houses
This class is formed of 3 parts:
C3 (a) covers use by a single person or familyC3 (b) up to six people living together as a single household and receiving care.
C3 (c) allows for groups of people (up to six) living together as a single household.
Permitted Change
C4
C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Small shared houses occupied by between three and six unrelated individuals, as their only or main residence, who share basic amenities such as kitchen or bathroom.
Permitted Change
C3
D1 Non-residential institutions
Clinics, health centres, crèches, day nurseries, day centres, schools, art galleries (other than for sale or hire), museums, libraries, halls, places of worship, church halls, law court. Non-residential education and training centres.
Permitted Change
No permitted change.
D2 Assembly & Leisure
Cinemas, music and concert halls, bingo and dance halls (excluding night clubs), swimming baths, skating rinks, gymnasiums or areas for indoor or outdoor sports and recreation (excluding motor sports, or where firearms are used).
Permitted Change
No permitted change.
Sui Generis Casinos & Amusement Arcades
Certain uses do not fall within any use class and are considered ‘Sui Generis’. Such uses include: betting offices/shops, payday loan shops, theatres, houses in multiple occupation, hostels providing no significant element of care, scrap yards. Petrol filling stations and shops selling and/or displaying motor vehicles. Retail warehouses clubs, nightclubs, launderettes, taxi businesses, amusement centres and casinos.
Permitted Change
D2, or only if existing building is under 150m2A3 or subject to prior approval.C3 if the cumulative floor space of the building is under 150m2 and subject to prior approval.
Sui Generis Betting offices & Pay Day Loan Shops
Permitted Change
A1 or A2. C3 if the cumulative floor space of the building is under 150m2and subject to prior approval A mixed use comprising a betting office or a pay day loan shop, or an A1 or A2 use and up to 2 flats may also be permitted subject to meeting certain conditions.
Sui Generis Agricultural Buildings
Permitted Change
A1, A2, A3, B1, B8, C1, C3, D2, all subject to meeting relevant criteria and prior approval.
Please note that Churchfield get new stock in all the time and we recommend that you visit the Churchfield website regularly to see what we have available