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Industrial Derating
Premises occupied and used for manufacturing purposes may qualify for industrial derating. If you would like your property to be considered as industrial for rating purposes, you should make an application to the District Valuer within Land & Property Services (LPS).
Properties not eligible
To benefit from Industrial Derating, the premises must be primarily used and occupied as a factory. The definition of a 鈥渇actory鈥 is found in . Premises that are NOT eligible are:
- private dwellings
- retail shops/units
- distributive wholesale businesses
- storage
- public supply undertakings
Industrial Derating relief provides a 70% reduction of the normal rate for the parts of the property deemed to be used in the industrial process. Areas not used in the industrial process will not benefit from the relief. Consideration of all areas together will be subject to statutory apportionment, and used to determine the primary use and occupation of the premises for application of this relief.
How to apply
You must apply to LPS for Industrial Derating.
Apply online
Start by . Search for your property by postcode, via the map or by using the advanced search option. Once you find your property, you can apply for a valuation review.
To submit your applicatio,n you must include:
- your contact details
- the reason for your application
- the owner and occupier details (if different from applicant)
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After submitting your application
You will receive an acknowledgement email within 15 minutes of submission and a confirmation email within 24 - 48 hours. This will contain your application reference number and next steps.
By post or email
. Return address and email information can be found on the form.
A valuation review can take up to 90 days to complete. A Valuer from LPS Valuation will contact you in due course to discuss your application and arrange an inspection of the property if this is needed.
A Valuer will visit the premises to consider your entitlement to Industrial Derating. Following this review, the District Valuer in LPS will issue a Certificate of Valuation showing the outcome of the review.
Appeal your rating valuation
If you think the valuation is incorrect, you have 28 days to . Alternatively, you can employ a rating agent, at your own cost, who will act on your behalf to handle any queries about your rateable value.
What if my property is vacant?
Vacant premises are liable for non-domestic vacant rates. There is an initial three-month period where non-domestic vacant rates will not be charged for those not entitled to a full exclusion.
In certain circumstances, vacant industrial properties may be excluded from non-domestic vacant rating. Entitlement is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information
If you have a query regarding your business rates, .
