The detail.
The classification depends on the process and its effects. Some industrial activities are excluded from B2 and require separate assessment.
This guidance applies to England. The lawful use, conditions, any proposed works and the facts of the operation should be checked for each property.
What to check.
- Describe the process and its effects on neighbours.
- Review the site’s lawful use, conditions and any proposed works.
A planning adviser or the local planning authority can advise on the specific property and proposal.
Sources.
Sources reviewed 6 November 2026. General information, not a planning opinion.