Any use which is primarily intended or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation (this includes cost recovery) e.g. Any part of the process directed at gaining planning consent, land or infrastructure development including background research and report writing.

On the commercial channels, the amount of airtime allowed by the British broadcasting regulator Ofcom for advertising is an overall average of 7 minutes per hour, with limits of 12 minutes for any particular clock hour (8 minutes per hour between 6 pm and 11 pm).

Below are some of the key differences: Property types: Commercial properties include office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and other types of non-residential real estate, while residential properties include houses, apartments, and other places where people live.