Take away coffee - A1 or A3 classification?

[Deleted member 135363]

Hi all,

First post from me!

I'm planning on opening a food and drink shop in Bristol (not a restaurant/cafe - more like a deli), in a premises that is currently A1 classified.

However...due to the lack of take away coffee venues in the area, and the fact that the premises is on a busy route to central Bristol, I was planning on buying a coffee machine and offering take away coffees in the mornings pre-9am.

I've read conflicting advice in other places, but am I right in thinking that I could get away with sticking with the A1 classification, rather than having to apply for A3?

All thoughts and help welcome!

Thanks

 

[Banned]

A5 required - strictly speaking.

 

[Moneyman]

Not just the council but the landlord. Dont guess it could be costly.

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Use Class A1 - Shops

A1 is use for all or any of the following purposes:
(a) for the retail sale of goods other than hot food,
(b) as a post office,
(c) for the sale of tickets or as a travel agency,
(d) for the sale of sandwiches or other cold food for consumption off the premises,
(e) for hairdressing,
(f) for the direction of funerals,
(g) for the display of goods for sale,
(h) for the hiring out of domestic or personal goods or articles,
(i) for the reception of goods to be washed, cleaned or repaired,
(j) where the sale, display or service is to visiting members of the public.
(k) as an internet café; where the primary purpose of the premises is to provide facilities for enabling members of the public to access the internet
A1 Shops ►

Use Class A2 - Financial And Professional Services

A2 is use for the provision of:
(a) financial services, or
(b) professional services (other than health or medical services), or
(c) any other services (including use as a betting office) which it is appropriate to provide in a shopping area, where the services are provided principally to visiting members of the public.
A2 Financial and Professional Services ►

Use Class A3 - Restaurants and Cafes

A3 is use for the sale of food or drink for consumption on the premises or of hot food for consumption off the premises.
A3 Restaurants and Cafes ►

Use Class A4 - Drinking Establishments

A4 is use as a public house, wine-bar or other drinking establishment
A4 Drinking Establishments ►

Use Class A5 - Hot food takeaways

A5 is use for the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises.
A5 - Hot food takeaways ►