Written Question·Treasury·UIN 16747
Private Education: Business Rates
Tabled: 28 November 2024
Answered: 5 December 2024
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 2820 on Private Education: Business Rates, whether a (a) sports playing field and (b) playground is a positive material consideration by the Valuation Office Ag
Answer
James MurrayAll intrinsic physical characteristics of the school are taken into consideration, and both sports playing fields and playgrounds are material considerations which positively impact the calculated rateable value.