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Class B8

Class B8 — Storage and Distribution

Class B8 covers uses for storage and distribution, including warehouses, logistics centres, distribution centres, and open storage yards. It is a major category used by the e-commerce, retail, and logistics sectors.

Examples of Class B8 Uses

Warehouses
Distribution centres
Logistics hubs
Cold storage
Open storage yards
Self-storage facilities

Change of Use Rules

1

Change from B8 to Class E (offices) requires planning permission in most cases.

2

Change from B8 to residential requires full planning permission.

3

Some B8 buildings may have prior approval rights for residential conversion — check current GPDO provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Other Use Classes

Class E

Commercial, Business and Service

Class F.1

Learning and Non-Residential Institutions

Class F.2

Local Community Use

Class C1

Hotels

Class C2

Residential Institutions

Class C3

Dwellinghouses

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