Rural Rate Relief
The 'rural settlement list' is available for inspection in the
Non-Domestic Rates office between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to
Friday.
Post Offices and General Stores
The 1997 Act introduced a scheme of both
mandatory and discretionary relief for sole post offices and sole
'general stores' in designated villages. Where the council has
identified such a property, (which is limited to those with a
rateable value of £6,000 or less) mandatory relief of 50% of the
bill is granted.
Public Houses and Petrol Filling Stations
From 5 April 2001 public houses and petrol filling stations,
which have a rateable value of £9,000 or less and are within a
designated village, are entitled to 50% mandatory relief. Where the
council has identified such a property the bill is automatically
amended.
Rural Food Shops
From 15 August 2001 food shops (excluding catering
establishments, hot food take-away shops and confectioners) which
have a rateable value of £6,000 or less and are within a designated
village qualify for 50% mandatory relief. Such shops no longer have
to be the sole such establishment in the village. Where the council
has identified such a property the bill is automatically
amended.
Other Rural Property
The council also has discretion to remit all or part of the rate
bill on other property within a designated village where its
rateable value is £12,000 or less and the council is satisfied
that:
- (a) the property is used for purposes which are of benefit to
the local community, and
- (b) it would be reasonable for the council to award relief,
having regard to the interests of the council tax payers in the
district.
Application Form
Contact
Telephone: 01304 872195
E-mail: nndr@dover.gov.uk
