business rates

[Billy68]

Don't have to give your addres

[R5log]

Yes subject to context.

 

 

 

If you are processing agricultural products grown on agricultural land as part of an agricultural enterprise then it is exempt from rates. If a third party, not being involved in agriculture, rents premises on a farm to convert bought in produce then they may take a different view but there is scope for bringing such business within the agricultural enterprise.

 

 

 

Agricultural land in this context is defined by the local government finance act and that says "land used for a plantation of wood or a wood or for the growth of saleable underwood."

 

 

Is firewood agricultural then?

[openspaceman]

Is firewood agricultural then?

 

In general no but there are circumstances where firewood can be.

[treequip]

Maybe simple but why invite problems

 

Well its in your interest and its ultimately your responsibility.

 

You could set your self up only to find that you have to change plans pay fines, incur other costs like moving and so on

 

You can ask the question without going into detail

[pinetree paddocks]

Do you know what those circumstances are ?

[richy_B]

I'd say it would be classed as light industry of some sort and you are required to pay rates. That said unless you are using a huge amount of space you are most likely eligible for small business rate relief. Rateable value upto 12k and you won't pay anything.

[richy_B]

Sorry - £6000 is complete relief, sliding scale to £12k.

[AardvarkTreeServices]

Keep your head down, dont annoy anyone, keep it low key and get on with it. If no ones complaining keep it that way.

[hamdogg]

Keep your head down, dont annoy anyone, keep it low key and get on with it. If no ones complaining keep it that way.

 

 

That be my advice too

[Alycidon]

However if you are looking for any sort of grant for firewood equipment or a store then planning consent is compulsory.

 

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