Planning permission for your food business
Before you set up a food business, you may need planning permission or building approval. This depends on how the premises are currently used and the type of business you want to run.
Planning permission
If the premises has not been used as a food business before, or you plan to run a business from your home, you should contact your local planning office for advice.
You should also contact your local planning office if you want to run a hot food takeaway from a premises that is not currently used for that purpose, even if it is already a restaurant or café.
Building work and renovations
If you plan to carry out building work or make changes to the premises, you may need approval under building regulations. This helps make sure the work is safe and meets legal standards.
Before starting any work, contact your local planning office to find out what you need.