Definitions for "Light industry"
Keywords:  soot, grit, fumes, ash, smell
An industrial use falling within Class B1 (c) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Oreder 1987 and which can be carried out in any residential area without detriment to the amenity of that area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, soot, ash, dust or grit.
Any industrial process which could be carried out in a residential area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit as defined in the Use Classes Order 1987.
Manufacturing activities that use moderate amounts of partially processed materials to produce items of relatively high value per unit weight (see Heavy Industry).