18.Section 2A(4) and (5) explains what is meant by an entry in the valuation roll which relates to improved lands and heritages. This is relevant where land in the valuation roll already has buildings on it. If the rateable value of the property is increased as a result of the construction or erection of other buildings, or parts of a building, or the refurbishment or extension of the existing buildings, the entry will be altered and become an entry which relates to improved property. Subsection (5)(b) provides that this does not apply where there is an increase in the rateable value which is attributable to existing properties in the valuation roll being combined, divided or reorganised, or to a change in the way in which the property is being used.(5)
Although subsection (5)(b)(ii) has subsequently been repealed by the Non-Domestic Rates (Valuation Roll) (Modification) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/126) – so an increase in rateable value is not excluded from being a “
