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Plain guides from our architects to the building questions worth answering before a big commitment. We start with nursery premises in England: space, planning and what to check before you sign a lease. The guides are general information, not advice for a specific building.
Nursery space requirements: how much space per child?
How much space per child a nursery needs under the EYFS, what counts as usable space and how to test a building's capacity.
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What use class is a nursery? Planning permission explained
Day nurseries are Class E(f): when you need planning permission, what an office-to-nursery move involves and the traps to check first.
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Will this building work for a nursery? Check before you sign
What to test before you sign a nursery lease: space, planning, Ofsted readiness, toilets, outdoor play and escape routes.
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More articles coming.
Checking a specific building?
General information. It isn't advice for a specific site or building until we've reviewed it as part of a sprint.