The detail.
E(g)(iii) covers industrial processes that can be carried out in a residential area without detriment to amenity. B2 covers general industrial processes other than those in E(g).
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 actual process, equipment, deliveries, noise and hours.
- Review the property’s planning history and any limits on use.
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.