Consultation on the splitting of non-domestic properties in Wales for valuation purposes
Q1. What are your views on the proposal to reinstate the practice of the VOA prior to the Mazars decision?
Q2. What are your views on the proposal to prioritise making any legislative changes to apply from the start of the 2023 rating list?
Welsh language
‘A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language’ is one of seven well‑being goals in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. The Welsh Government recognises the importance of Welsh-medium education, and is working towards the aim of a million Welsh speakers by 2050.
Comments are invited about the effects (whether positive or adverse) which changes to the treatment of split properties for rating purposes may have on opportunities for persons to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.
Q3. The Welsh Government would like your views on the possible effects that altering the law applicable to the rating of split properties could have on the Welsh language, specifically on:
i. opportunities for people to use Welsh; and
ii. on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than English.
Q4. Please also explain how you think policy on the rating of split properties could be developed so as to have:
i. positive effects or increased positive effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language; and
ii. no adverse effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.
Q5. Do you have any other views on the rating of split properties in relation to Welsh language considerations?
Q6. We have asked a number of specific questions. If you have any related issues which we have not specifically addressed, please use this space to report them.