Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with hospitality businesses on the potential impact of the timeframe for completing rateable evaluations of business that have had their premises renovated on businesses completing such renovations.

Legislation sets the route for ratepayers to notify the Valuation Office Agency of changes, including renovations, through the Check Challenge Appeal service. The timeframe for the VOA to complete reviews is also set out in legislation; for Check cases it is up to 12 months and Challenges up to 18 months, although the VOA aims to respond sooner.