Do you need planning permission for sui generis?

Sui generis uses generally cannot be changed to any other use without planning permission. The new list of sui generis uses includes: Pubs, wine bars and other drinking establishments (including those with expanded food provision)

What is class sui generis?

‘Sui generis’ buildings are those that do not fall within any particular use class. The Latin term ‘sui generis’ means ‘of its own kind’. It is a term used to categorise buildings that do not fall within any particular use class for the purposes of planning permission.

What is B2 and B8 use?

B2 (General Industrial) Use for industrial process other than one falling within class B1 (excluding incineration purposes, chemical treatment or landfill or hazardous waste). B1; B8. B8 (Storage and Distribution) This class includes open air storage.

What is A1 and B1 use in commercial property?

Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) Class E was formerly composed of the following: Classes A1 (Shops), A2 (Financial and professional services), A3 (Food and drink), B1 (Business), D1 (Non-residential Institutions), D2 (Assembly and Leisure)

What can you use sui generis land for?

Prior to the 1 September, 2020 the uses that were defined as Sui Generis are:

  • Theatres.
  • Amusement arcades / centres or funfairs.
  • Launderettes.
  • Fuel stations.
  • Hiring, selling and/or displaying motor vehicles.
  • Taxi Business.
  • Scrap yards, or a yard for the storage/ distribution of minerals and/or the breaking of motor vehicles.

What is B1 use class?

Class B1. being a use which can be carried out in any residential area without detriment to the amenity of that area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit.

What is B8 use class?

Use Class B8 (Storage or distribution) includes warehousing and open air storage. Use Class B8 can benefit from permitted development opportunities to change use without requiring a full planning application.

What is B2 use in commercial property?

B2 General industrial means the space will be used for industrial processes that don’t already fall into class E. B2 spaces, however, still cannot be used for incineration purposes, chemical treatment or landfill, or hazardous waste.

What is B1 property use?

What is a contract sui generis?

Latin: of its own kind. Something which is distinct and forms a unique class; the only one of its kind- one of a kind; without parallel. A contract or legal right that may resemble other, similar rights but which has a fundamental distinct feature which ought not to be grouped with others.