I’m looking to expand my music lesson offerings into a commercial space due to high demand, a very long waitlist, and limited space. The program will include a variety of musical instrument lessons (piano, violin, guitar, singing, group lessons, etc.), as well as Easter and summer camps, with an optional childcare add-on for early/late drop-off and pick-up. Additionally, many of the available shops to lease in the high street area I’m interested in have unused space at the front, which could be utilized to accommodate a small café.
However, most of the available properties are classified as Class E, and landlords have declined my offers. I’ve been informed that music schools typically fall under Class F1, which seems inconsistent, especially since there are two other tuition centers on the same street offering services like math and English lessons.
Would it be possible to persuade a landlord to apply jointly for a Class F1 classification? Additionally, if I were granted the appropriate classification, would that prevent me from offering a café, or would there be a way to include it alongside the music school?
