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If you think your rateable value is wrong, you can make a proposal to alter it. This is also known as 'making an appeal'.
Please browse the following links for more information:
For all other enquiries, please contact our Local Taxation Section at the Civic Centre on (0115) 901 3946 or email businessrates@gedling.gov.uk
You can now check your rateable value and appeal against it by entering your property's post code on the Valuation Office Agency website (External site)
If the rateable value shown in the list was inaccurate on the day of listing then you may have grounds for appeal.
Before making a proposal to alter your rateable value, please consider the comprehensive list of valid grounds for appeal contained in page three of the following document:
If you feel your rateable value is wrong, you should make your appeal as soon as possible as there are time restrictions which determine how far back changes in value may be considered.
As a general rule, you can appeal against your rateable value at any time while the rating list is in force. For the current ratings list, you can continue to appeal up until 31 March 2010.
It will not cost you anything to appeal and you can do so online through the Valuation Office website. (External site)
Alternatively, you can make your appeal in writing to your local Valuation Office.(External site) For written appeals, please ensure you include your name and address; the address of the property; the reasons why you think the value is wrong and the value you think should be given to the property.
Once your appeal has been received, the Valuation Office will consider your appeal and discuss this with you.
If you are unable to settle your appeal during this discussion then the Valuation Office will give you a provisional date for your appeal to be heard by an independent tribunal. Whilst you are not committed to attend this hearing, it may be beneficial to do so to provide additional information to the Tribunal.
Please remember that if your current charge is subject to transitional arrangements, a change in the rateable value of your property may make no difference to the amount you pay. This is because the change in rateable value may not lead to a lower bill than the one you are already paying because of transitional relief.
You do not have to have representation in the discussions about your rateable value or business rates bill, however it is possible to employ a ratings advisor to make an appeal on your behalf. Before doing so, please check your advisor has the necessary knowledge and expertise to conduct these discussions.
Please note that charges may be incurred for employing the services of a ratings advisor.
If your rateable value and monthly payments change as a result of an appeal then you should receive a revised bill.
Until an appeal has been settled, however, you must keep up with the payments shown on your original Demand Notice to avoid recovery action being taken.
Once an appeal is settled, any overpaid business rates will be refunded along with any applicable interest. Interest will not be paid if a liability order has been issued against you.
For more information on rateable valuations and the appeals process is available by contacting your local Valuation Office on (0115) 980 0900, email eastmidlandsgroup.vo@voa.gsi.gov.uk or by making your request in writing to:
Nottingham and District Valuation Office
Block 5
Government Buildings
Chalfont Drive
Nottingham
NG8 3RT
Alternatively, please visit the Valuation Office Agency or Valuation Tribunal websites for more information. (External sites)
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