Appendix last reviewed February 2016
Third party sources: Â
- Valuation Office Agency (VOA) property Classifications, Non-domestic Rates, Rating Manual, 2014.
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Planning Use Class Order, Land Use Gazetteer, 3rd Edition Volume 1, printed 2005, published by Leaf Coppin.
- National Land Use Database (NLUD), Land Use and Land Cover Classification, Version 4.4, February 2006.
- Building Regulations 2000, Volume 2, Part B of the 2006 edition.
Fire Service Emergency Cover (FSEC) toolkit, Building Classifications, DCLG, circa 2012.Â
The following table shows the Classification of BLPU Objects which are in GeoHub and the cross references to third party classification schemes.
14.4.1 Commercial BLPUs (primary code 'C')
Table 1 contains 'Commercial' BLPUs (primary code C)
Description of primary code C: Commercial. Attracts Non Domestic Rates and / or use is of a business nature
CA
Agricultural
Applicable to agricultural enterprise, not land (see "land agricultural").
CA01
Farm / Non-Residential Associated Building
Mandatory
Pmtd 6
U011
6
T
CA
Agricultural
Applicable to agricultural enterprise, not land (see "land agricultural").
CA02
Fishery
Mandatory
MX
Sui Generis
U012
6
T
CA
Agricultural
Applicable to agricultural enterprise, not land (see "land agricultural").
CA03
Horticulture
Mandatory
CX
Sui Generis
U011 (C013/C014)
6
T
CA
Agricultural
Applicable to agricultural enterprise, not land (see "land agricultural").
CA04
Slaughter House / Abattoir
Mandatory
MX
Sui Generis/B2
U011
6
T
CB
Ancillary building
Mandatory
7(a)
T
CC
Community Services
CA02
Law Court
Mandatory
MP1
Sui Generis
U084
5
P
CC
Community Services
CA03
Prison
Mandatory
MP2
Sui Generis
U084
2(a)
H
CC
Community Services
CA04
Public / Village Hall / Other Community Facility
Mandatory
LC1, LC3
D1
U084
5
P
CC
Community Services
CA05
Public Convenience
Mandatory
MX
Sui Generis
U084
5
P
CC
Community Services
CA06
Cemetery / Crematorium Graveyard. In Current Use
Mandatory
MC, MC1
Sui Generis
U064
5
T
CC
Community Services
CA07
Church Hall / Religious Meeting Place / Hall
Mandatory
LC3
D1
U084
5
P
CC
Community Services
CA08
Community Service Centre / Office
Mandatory
LC
D1, D2
U084, U102
3
P
CC
Community Services
CA09
Public Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
Mandatory
IMX
B2
U063
6
T
CC
Community Services
CA10
Recycling Site
Mandatory
IMX
B2
U063
6, 7(a)
T
CC
Community Services
CA11
CCTV
Mandatory
Pmtd 33
S
CC
Community Services
CA12
Job Centre
Mandatory
CO
A2
U102
3
P
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
College
Mandatory
EL1
C2/D1
U083
3
J
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
Children’s Nursery / Crèche
Mandatory
EN1
D1
U084, U083
5
M
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
Preparatory / First / Primary / Infants / Junior / Middle School
Mandatory
EL
D1, C1, C2
U083
5
M
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
Secondary / High School
Mandatory
EL
D1,C2
U083
5
M
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
University
Mandatory
EU
D1, C2
U083
2(b)
J
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
Special Needs Establishment
Mandatory
EL, EP
D1, C2
U083
2(a)
J
CE
Education
These codes must be used where the primary use is education and includes both state and private schools. Also includes boarding schools
CE0
Other Educational Establishment
Mandatory
EX
D1, C2
U083
2(a)
J
CH
Hotels, Motel / Boarding / Guest Houses
CH01
Boarding / Guest House / Bed and Breakfast / Youth Hostel
Mandatory
CH2, MR
C1/sui generis
U072
2(b)
H
CH
Hotels, Motel / Boarding / Guest Houses
CH02
Holiday Let / Accommodation / Short-Term Let Other Than CH01
Mandatory
CH1
C1, C3
U072
2(b)
H
CH
Hotels, Motel / Boarding / Guest Houses
CH03
Hotel / Motel
Mandatory
CH, CH3
C1
U072
2(b)
F
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI01
Factory / Manufacturing
Mandatory
IF
B1, B2
U101
6
R
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI02
Mineral / Ore Working / Quarry / Mine
Mandatory
IM, M1, IM3
Sui Generis
U031
6
T
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI03
Workshop / Light Industrial
Mandatory
IF, IF3, CG1
B1, B2
U101
6
R
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI04
Warehouse / Stores / Storage Depot
Mandatory
CW, CW3, CS10, IX
B8
U103
6
R
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI05
Wholesale Distribution
Mandatory
CW
B8
U104
6
R
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI06
Recycling Plant
Mandatory
IMX
B2
U063
6
T
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI07
Incinerator / Waste Transfer Station
Mandatory
IMX
B2
U063
6
T
CI
Industrial
Applicable to manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, storage / wholesale distribution and extraction sites.
CI08
Maintenance Depot
Mandatory
CW2
B1,B2
U091
6
T
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL01
Amusement
Mandatory
LT1, NT1, LX
D2, Sui Generis
U042
5
P
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL02
Holiday / Campsite
Mandatory
CC
D2, Sui Generis
U045
5
H
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL03
Library
Mandatory
EM
D1
U043
5
K
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL04
Museum / Gallery
Mandatory
EM1
D1
U043
5
P
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL06
Indoor / Outdoor Leisure / Sporting Activity / Centre
Mandatory
LS, LS2, LS5, OL2, MX
D2
U041
5
P
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL07
Bingo Hall / Cinema / Conference / Exhibition Centre / Theatre / Concert Hall
Mandatory
LT, LT2-3, CX
D2, Sui Generis, D1
U042
5
P
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL08
Zoos / Theme Park
Mandatory
LX, LT4
Sui Generis
U041
5
P
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL09
Beach Huts (Recreational, Non-Residential Use Only)
Optional
LH1
Sui Generis
5
P
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL10
Licensed Private Members’ Club
Mandatory
CL2
Sui Generis
U084
5
L
CL
Leisure
Applicable to recreational sites and enterprises.
CL11
Arena / Stadium
Mandatory
LS, LX
D2
U044
5
P
CM
Medical
Applicable to medical services provided and research facilities. These may be public or private sector services
CM01
Dentist
Mandatory
MH
D1
U081
5
T
CM
Medical
Applicable to medical services provided and research facilities. These may be public or private sector services
CM02
General Practice Surgery / Clinic
Mandatory
MH, MH1
D1
U081
5
T
CM
Medical
Applicable to medical services provided and research facilities. These may be public or private sector services
CM03
Hospitals / Hospice
Mandatory
MH2, MH3
C2
U081
2(a)
A
CM
Medical
Applicable to medical services provided and research facilities. These may be public or private sector services
CM04
Medical / Testing / Research Laboratory
Mandatory
MH1
B1
U102
7(a)
T
CM
Medical
Applicable to medical services provided and research facilities. These may be public or private sector services
CM05
Professional Medical Services
Mandatory
MH1
D1
U081
5
P
CN
Animal Centre
Applicable to services for domesticated animals and animal rescue centres.
CN01
Cattery / Kennel
Mandatory
CX
Sui Generis
U011
7(a)
T
CN
Animal Centre
Applicable to services for domesticated animals and animal rescue centres.
CN02
Animal Services
Mandatory
CX
Sui Generis
U011
7(a)
T
CN
Animal Centre
Applicable to services for domesticated animals and animal rescue centres.
CN03
Equestrian
Mandatory
LX
D2
U011
7(a)
T
CN
Animal Centre
Applicable to services for domesticated animals and animal rescue centres.
CN04
Vet / Animal Medical Treatment
Mandatory
CX
Sui Generis
U011
5
N
CN
Animal Centre
Applicable to services for domesticated animals and animal rescue centres.
CN05
Animal / Bird / Marine Sanctuary
Mandatory
LX
Sui Generis
U011
7(a)
P
CO
Office
CO01
Office / Work Studio
Mandatory
CO, ML
B1
U102
3
S
CO
Office
CO02
Broadcasting (TV / Radio)
Mandatory
CX
B1
U102
3
T
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR01
Bank / Financial Service
Mandatory
CS1
A2
U0902
3
N
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR02
Retail Service Agent
Mandatory
CS, CS6
A1, B1, A2
U091
4
N
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR04
Market (Indoor / Outdoor)
Mandatory
CM, CM1
A1
U091
4
P
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR05
Petrol Filling Station
Mandatory
CG, CS9
Sui Generis
U091
4
N
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR06
Public House / Bar / Nightclub
Mandatory
CL, CL1, CL2
A4, Sui Generis
U094
4
L
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR07
Restaurant / Cafeteria
Mandatory
CR, CR1
A3
U091
4
L
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR08
Shop / Showroom
Mandatory
CS, CS1-5, CS7
A1, Sui Generis
U091
4
N
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR09
Other Licensed Premise / Vendor
Mandatory
CS2
A1, A2, Sui Generis
U091, U092
4
L
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR10
Fast Food Outlets / Takeaways (Hot / Cold)
Mandatory
CS
A5
U091
4
L
CR
Retail
Applicable to commercial enterprises open to public visiting.
CR11
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Optional
CX
Sui Generis
P
CS
Storage Land
CS01
General Storage Land
Optional
CW1
B8
U103
7(a)
T
CS
Storage Land
CS02
Builders’ Yard
Optional
CW1
Sui Generis
U103
7(a)
T
CT
Transport
CT01
Airfield / Airstrip / Airports / Air Transport Infrastructure Facility
Mandatory
MX
Sui Generis
C023, U052
5
T
CT
Transport
CT02
Bus Shelter
Mandatory
Pmtd 17H
U052
5
T
CT
Transport
CT03
Car / Coach / Commercial Vehicle / Taxi Parking / Park And Ride Site
Mandatory
CP
Sui Generis
U053
7(b)
P
CT
Transport
CT04
Goods Freight Handling / Terminal
Mandatory
NX
B8
U055
7(a)
T
CT
Transport
CT05
Marina
Mandatory
LS3
Sui Generis
U056
5
T
CT
Transport
CT06
Mooring
Optional
FD, LS3, NT1, NT3
Sui Generis
U056
5
T
CT
Transport
CT07
Railway Asset
Optional
LX
Sui Generis, Pmtd. 17A, Pmtd, 17H
U051 (C092)
7(a)
T
CT
Transport
CT08
Station / Interchange / Terminal / Halt
Mandatory
NT
Sui Generis
U052
5
T
CT
Transport
CT09
Transport Track / Way
Optional
LX
Pmtd 17A
U051
5
T
CT
Transport
CT10
Vehicle Storage
Mandatory
CG2
Sui Generis
U054
7(a)
R
CT
Transport
CT11
Transport Related Infrastructure
Mandatory
NX
Sui Generis, Pmtd 17B, Pmtd 17C
U051
7(a)
T
CT
Transport
CT12
Overnight Lorry Park
Mandatory
CG4, CX
Sui Generis
U054
7(b)
P
CT
Transport
CT13
Harbour / Port / Dock / Dockyard / Slipway / Landing Stage Pier / Jetty / Pontoon / Terminal / Berthing / Quay
Mandatory
NT3, NX
Sui Generis
U055, U056
7(a)
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU01
Electricity Sub Station
Mandatory
Pmtd17G
U061
6
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU02
Landfill
Mandatory
IM4
Sui Generis
U063
7(a)
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU03
Power Station / Energy Production
Mandatory
FE
Sui Generis
U061
6
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU04
Pump house / Pumping Station / Water Tower
Mandatory
Pmtd 8, Sui Generis
U062 (C082)
6
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU06
Telecommunication
Mandatory
MT1
Pmtd 24, Sui Generis
U065
6
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU07
Water / Waste Water / Sewage Treatment Works
Mandatory
NW
Sui Generis
U062
6
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU08
Gas / Oil Storage / Distribution
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U061
6
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU09
Other Utility Use
Mandatory
7(a)
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU10
Waste Management
Mandatory
B2
U061
7(a)
T
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU11
Telephone Box
Optional
MT2
Pmtd 12
U065
P
CU
Utility
Applicable to BLPUs relating to energy, water or telecommunications supply and refuse disposal.
CU12
Dam
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U062
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX01
Police / Transport Police Station
Mandatory
MP
Sui Generis
U084
3
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX02
Fire Station
Mandatory
MS1
Sui Generis
U084
3
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX03
Ambulance Station
Mandatory
MS2
Sui Generis
U084
3
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX04
Lifeboat Services / Station
Mandatory
MX
Sui Generis
U084
3
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX05
Coastguard Rescue / Lookout Station
Mandatory
MX
Sui Generis
U084
3
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX06
Mountain Rescue Station
Mandatory
CW3
Sui Generis
U084
3
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX07
Lighthouse
Mandatory
Pmtd 17I
7(a)
T
CX
Emergency / Rescue Service
CX08
Police Box / Kiosk
Mandatory
MP, MX
Sui Generis
T
CZ
Information
CZ01
Advertising Hoarding
Mandatory
CA, CA1
Sui Generis
U084
T
CZ
Information
CZ02
Tourist Information Signage
Optional
B1
U084
N
CZ
Information
CZ03
Traffic Information Signage
Optional
T
14.4.2 Land BLPUs (primary code 'L')
Table 2 contains 'Land' BLPUs (primary code L)
LA
Agricultural
Applicable to land in farm ownership and not run as a separate business enterprise.
LA01
Grazing Land
Optional
Sui Generis
U011, (C022)
T
LA
Agricultural
Applicable to land in farm ownership and not run as a separate business enterprise.
LA02
Permanent Crop / Crop Rotation
Optional
Sui Generis, Pmtd 6
U011 (C011, C014)
T
LB
Ancillary Building
Mandatory
T
LC
Burial Ground
LC01
Historic / Disused Cemetery / Graveyard
Optional
MC
Sui Generis
U064
5
T
LD
Development
LD01
Development Site
Mandatory
U111
T
LF
Forestry
Managed or unmanaged wooded land not used for other purposes – includes amenity wooded land.
LF02
Forest / Arboretum / Pinetum (Managed / Unmanaged)
Optional
Sui Generis
U020, U022 (C030)
T
LF
Forestry
Managed or unmanaged wooded land not used for other purposes – includes amenity wooded land.
LF03
Woodland
Optional
Sui Generis
U020, (C030)
T
LL
Allotment
LL01
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U046
T
LM
Amenity
Open areas not attracting visitors.
LM01
Landscaped Roundabout
Optional
CA
Sui Generis
(C101)
T
LM
Amenity
Open areas not attracting visitors.
LM02
Verge / Central Reservation
Optional
(C101)
T
LM
Amenity
Open areas not attracting visitors.
LM03
Maintained Amenity Land
Optional
Sui Generis
C041 (C094)
T
LM
Amenity
Open areas not attracting visitors.
LM04
Maintained Surfaced Area
Optional
U041
T
LO
Open Space
LO01
Heath / Moorland
Optional
Sui Generis
U131 (C041)
T
LP
Park
LP01
Public Park / Garden
Mandatory
D2
U041 (C023)
5
P
LP
Park
LP02
Public Open Space / Nature Reserve
Mandatory
MX
D2
U041 (C023)
5
P
LP
Park
LP03
Playground
Mandatory
LS4, LS5
D2
U041 (C023)
5
P
LP
Park
LP04
Private Park / Garden
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U041 (C023)
5
P
LU
Unused land
LP01
Vacant / Derelict Land
Optional
U110, U131
T
LW
Water
LW01
Lake / Reservoir
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U062, (C061)
T
LW
Water
LW02
Named Pond
Mandatory
Sui Generis
(C061)
T
LW
Water
LW03
Waterway
Optional
Sui Generis
U056, (C062)
T
14.4.3 Military BLPUs (primary code 'M')
Table 3: contains 'Military' BLPUs (primary code M)
MA
Army
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U121
3
T
MB
Ancillary Building
7(a)
T
MF
Air Force
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U121
3
T
MG
Defence Estates
Mandatory
B1, Sui Generis
U121
7(a)
T
MN
Navy
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U121
3
T
14.4.4 Parent Shell BLPUs (primary code 'P')
Table 4 contains 'Parent Shell' BLPUs (primary code P)
PP
Property Shell
Mandatory
P
PS
Street Record
Mandatory
H
14.4.5 Residential BLPUs (primary code 'R')
Table 5 contains 'Residential' BLPUs (primary code 'R')
RB
Ancillary Building
Mandatory
7(a)
H
RC
Car Park Space
RC01
Allocated Parking
Optional
CP1
Sui Generis
7(b)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD01
Caravan
Mandatory
C3
U071
1(c)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD02
Detached
Mandatory
C3
U071
1(b)(c)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD03
Semi-Detached
Mandatory
C3
U071
1(b)(c)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD04
Terraced
Mandatory
C3
U071
1(b)(c)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD06
Self Contained Flat (Includes Maisonette / Apartment)
Mandatory
C3
U071
1(a)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD07
House Boat
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U071
1(c)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD08
Sheltered Accommodation
Mandatory
C3, C4
U071
1(b)(c)
H
RD
Dwelling
RD10
Privately Owned Holiday Caravan / Chalet
Mandatory
C3
U045
1(b)(c)
P
RG
Garage
RG02
Lock-up Garage / Garage Court
Mandatory
Sui Generis
7(b)
T
RH
House In Multiple Occupation
RH01
HMO Parent
Mandatory
Sui Generis, C4
U071
1(a)
C
RH
House In Multiple Occupation
RH02
HMO Bedsit / Other Non Self Contained Accommodation
Mandatory
Sui Generis, C4
U071
1(a)
C
RH
House In Multiple Occupation
RH03
HMO Not Further Divided
Mandatory
Sui Generis, C4
U071
1(a)
C
RI
Residential Institution
RI01
Care / Nursing Home
Mandatory
C2, C2A, C3, C4
U073
2(a)
B
RI
Residential Institution
RI02
Communal Residence
Mandatory
C2, C3, C4
U073
2(a)
H
RI
Residential Institution
RI03
Residential Education
Mandatory
C2
U073
2(a)
H
14.4.6 Unclassified BLPUs (primary code 'U')
Table 6 contains 'Unclassified' BLPUs (primary code 'U')
UC
Awaiting Classification
Mandatory
T
UP
Pending Internal Investigation
Mandatory
T
14.4.7 Dual use BLPUs (primary code 'X')
Table 7 contains 'Dual use' BLPUs (primary code 'X')
X
Optional
T
14.4.8 Objects of Interest BLPUs (primary code 'Z')
Table 8 contains 'Objects of Interest' BLPUs (primary code 'Z')
ZA
Archaeological Dig Site
Mandatory
Sui Generis
T
ZM
Monument
ZM01
Obelisk / Milestone / Standing Stone
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U041
T
ZM
Monument
ZM02
Memorial / Market Cross
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U041
T
ZM
Monument
ZM03
Statue
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U041
T
ZM
Monument
ZM04
Castle / Historic Ruin
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U041
T
ZM
Monument
ZM05
Other Structure
Mandatory
Sui Generis
U041
T
ZS
Stately Home
Mandatory
C3, Sui Generis
U041, U071
1(b)(c)
P
ZU
Underground Feature
ZU01
Cave
Mandatory
LX
T
ZU
Underground Feature
ZU04
Pothole / Natural Hole
Mandatory
T
ZV
Other Underground Feature
ZV01
Cellar
Optional
T
ZV
Other Underground Feature
ZV02
Disused Mine
Optional
IM1
T
ZV
Other Underground Feature
ZV03
Well / Spring
Optional
Sui Generis
T
ZW
Place of Worship
Mandatory
D1
U082
5
P