Classification of premises

Chart showing whether a Residential premises is likely to be classified as Domestic or Non-Domestic for the purposes of Regulation 4 CAWR 2002

Type of Residence	Mode of Occupation	Rooms/Parts	Domestic Premises
			Yes	No
Private HouseSingle dwelling including bed-sits	owner/occupier	All	*
	let to single family	All	*
	Occupied by more than one family	Private rooms (e.g. bedrooms; living rooms)	*
	Occupied by more than one family	Shared rooms (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, toilets)	*
	Rooms let to lodgers	Common parts used for access and circulation (e.g. entrance lobby and staircase)	*
		Private rooms	*
		Private rooms	*
House converted into flats	Occupied by more than one family	Private rooms	*
	Occupied by more than one family	Common parts - for access, circulation and storage (e.g. entrance lobby and staircase, roof space)		*
Garages/parking spaces	Integral/linked with residence	Private	*
	Not allocated to a specific person	Common parts		*
Block of flats	Occupied by more than one family	Individual dwellings	*
		Common parts (e.g. foyers, lifts, stairs, lobbies; boiler and plant rooms, roof spaces, communal yards, gardens, store rooms, external outbuildings, bike shelters)		*
Flats over shop or office with or without seperate entrance	Occupied by owner of shop or office	Private rooms	*
	Leased separately	Private rooms	*
		Access/egree & circulation area		*
Sheltered Accomodation		Private rooms	*
		Communal rooms (dining/ lounge)	*
		Work areas (e.g.central kitchen, staff rooms & laundries), lifts, staircases and circulation areas, boiler room, stores & roof spaces		*
Hotel or Guest House includingBed & Breakfast accommodation when prime purpose.Halls of Residence. Hostels owned privately or by Local Authority. Care Homes.		Private rooms occupied by owner	*
		Guest accommodation & common parts		*
Tied cottage/accommodation	Leased or rent-free	All	*
Farm house	Leased or rent-free	All	*