Rate relief for rural shops, post offices & pubs
Summary
We are concerned at the continual loss of village shops and post offices, and the pressure faced by village pubs in the district. While the attractions of large out of town shopping centres are many, we believe that local facilities have a valuable part to play in the life of the community.
For this reason we operate a rate relief policy.
Further information
Rate relief for shops & post offices
Mandatory relief of 50% is given to sole shops & post offices in rural settlements, where the population is 3,000 or less and the property has a rateable value of less than £7,000. These same shops will also be entitled to a further 50% discretionary relief.
Where there are two shops serving a rural settlement these will be entitled to 50% discretionary rate relief if they have a rateable value above £7,000 but not more than £14,000.
Rate relief for pubs
Similarly pubs in rural areas are entitled to 50% mandatory relief where they are the only pub in the village and have a rateable value of less than £10,500.
Other sources of help
Rural shops, post offices and pubs may also apply for assistance via the Professional Services Scheme and the Enterprise Development Scheme, or the new Rural Enerprise Network Support (RENS) scheme.
Related pages on this website
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Assistant Economic Development Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | prosper@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533666 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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