[rogcal]

Does anyone currently pay a business rate on their hangar and strip which is located on the same land on which their residential property is located?

I ask this as it looks as though my local authority is going to chase me for business rates now that my strip and hangar have planning permission.

It seems that the argument I could put forward that the strip and hangar are for my own use and I do not operate any form of business either from my residence or anywhere else for that matter cuts no ice.

Even the lady from the Valuation Office Agency who called at my place today says the legislation is ridiculous and it was the local authority that requested the VOA visit to assess the rateable value and that if they do attempt to clobber me with a business rate she suggested I should appeal against it, as from her experience I would have a good case for a successful appeal.

Anyone got any advice on this matter? Thanks in advance.

[stickandrudderman]

Surely in order to levy business rates the land would have to be redefined as commercial as against the current residential?

[rogcal]

You'd have thought so but they deem the strip and hangar as non residential and commercial doesn't come into it.

I would have thought that any land and buildings used solely for the use and enjoyment of the occupiers of the main residence would not attract an NDR (Non Domestic Rate) but it seems the legislation doesn't recognise this argument.

So what happens when someone builds a stable and menage on land next to their main residence? Would they get clobbered with an assessment for a NDR?

[flybymike]

I'm a bit worried about my garden shed now.....

[KingJames]

The UK does seem to have become tax first, prove it was due later if ever.

Appeal it with advice from the VOA and potentially citizens advice who I am told are becoming a lot more savvy with regard to tax and banking matters for the reason I gave above.

[Gertie]

So what happens when someone builds a stable and menage on land next to their main residence?

If the word "curtilage" comes into it I'd definitely say it was into paying-lawyers territory ...

[tomshep]

It is a garage and a driveway for your aeroplane, both of which are part of the household's transport arrangements in the same way as a mooring and boathouse would be.

[Sooty25]

Don't assume your local authority is acting correctly or lawfully. Ask them to justify their demand and scrutinise it, it may well be wrong and not necessarily by accident.

Try the word "No!"

[GolfHotel]

I'm a bit worried about my garden shed now.....

I'm a bit worried as to what you are doing in your shed to attract attention?

[KingJames]

Banging away I'd imagine

[Gertie]

Banging away I'd imagine

Instantly reminded me of Aunt Ada Doom ...

[flybymike]

Banging away I'd imagine

Installing my privacy glass.

[velostar]

Surely if it's personal use and there is no landing fee for visitors then it cannot be a business? I think I may have seen some carefully worded 'contributions for upkeep of runway' in some farm strip guides so maybe this is relevant to other owners with similar issues in the past?

Good luck.

[Cns416]

So what happens when someone builds a stable and menage on land next to their main residence? Would they get clobbered with an assessment for a NDR?

I hope so...'cos this little one has been seen locally where a "private facility" suddenly and rather quietly changes into a business venture.
The more they scream at the planning stage about how it is for my family's use the more you know its just a front for a commercial venture.

[Lockhaven]

Why have you got a hangar and a strip at your home ?

I have a field with an agricultural building were I keep my tractor and lawnmower, just so happens that sometimes my aircraft goes in the agricultural building along side my tractor and lawn mower but that's for when I am not using it for spraying my crops, get my drift