Non-residential institution
According to the use classes set out in The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), non-residential institutions can include:
- 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 courts.
- Non residential education and training centres.
This is as opposed to residential institutions, which might include; residential care homes, hospitals, nursing homes, residential schools, colleges and training centres.
Or secure residential institutions, which might include; prisons, young offenders institutions, detention centres, secure training centres, custody centres, short term holding centres, secure hospitals, secure local authority accommodation or military barracks.
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