England Use Classes Order • Industrial

    Use B2: Class B2 (General Industrial)

    Use for industrial process other than one falling within Class E(g) (light industrial).

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Jurisdiction and source

    This guide covers England. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different use-class and permitted-development rules. A use class is not permission for building works or proof that a change is lawful at a particular site.

    Use Classes Order — current legislation

    GOV.UK — use classes and when permission is required

    England GPDO — Part 3 changes of use

    Examples

    • Heavy manufacturing
    • Vehicle repairs (large)
    • Engineering works
    • Food and drink processing (substantial)

    Potential change-of-use routes

    No permitted changes are listed in this summary. Check the current rules for the jurisdiction and site before deciding whether permission is required.

    Permission and prior-approval checks

    No general B2-to-E right is established by this directory. Check the applicable Part 3 class and its limitations for the proposed change.

    Design notes

    Often requires Environmental Permit. Noise, vibration, air quality, and HGV movement assessments standard.

    Questions

    What is Use Class B2?

    Use for industrial process other than one falling within Class E(g) (light industrial).

    Can I change use without planning permission from Class B2?

    No changes are listed in this summary. Check the current rules and site-specific restrictions with the planning authority.

    Check use class against your site

    Explore available planning constraints for the address, then verify the applicable use class and any restrictions with the planning authority.

    Explore planning constraints

    Review current plans and usage and source coverage for your project.

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