Class B2
Class B2 — General Industrial
Class B2 covers general industrial uses — manufacturing and processing activities that cannot be carried out within Class E (light industrial) because they would cause nuisance to nearby uses through noise, smell, fumes, vibration, or other impacts.
Examples of Class B2 Uses
Manufacturing plants |
Factories |
Heavy industrial premises |
Recycling and waste processing (some) |
Vehicle repair and bodywork |
Metal working and fabrication |
Change of Use Rules
1
Change from B2 to Class E (offices or light industrial) is permitted development.
2
Change from B2 to residential requires full planning permission.
3
Change to B8 (storage and distribution) requires full planning permission in most cases.
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Other Use Classes
Class E
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Class F.1Learning and Non-Residential Institutions
Class F.2Local Community Use
Class C1Hotels
Class C2Residential Institutions
Class C3Dwellinghouses