[cma-l] business rates on transmitters

[Darren Holmes]

Julian,

We have recently just had the same shock; our AM mast will have a 
rateable value of GBP2550 (GBP1178), which is somewhat of an unexpected 
bill. We too are hoping to get the appropriate relief.

Darren Holmes
Station Director
Penistone Community Radio Limited


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Sent: 18 September 2008 09:51
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Subject: [cma-l] business rates on transmitters

I had a shock the other night to find that the
local council had set a business rate for our
transmitter site.

The transmitter is literally no more than a telegraph pole + kit in the 
corner of someone's field, for which we pay no rent.  But the Council
(or District Valuer) have assessed it as having a rateable value of 
GBP2200 which at 46p in the pound makes rates payable of c. GBP1000 a year.

We're hoping, as a not for profit, to get discretionary relief on this, 
but the principle nevertheless came a shot out the blue.

I presume that the Council/DV have assessed the value of the site on the 
same basis as a commercial mast / mobile phone mast.

What experience do others have of this?  And has anyone appealed against 
the valuation?

Julian
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