Wakefield Council launched a consultation on its draft charging schedule (DCS) (21 page / 1.5 MB PDF) last week. It has proposed to divide the district into three separate charging zones for residential developments, with a rate of £55 per sq m to be charged in the 'high' zone; a rate of £20 in the 'medium' zone and a nil rate levy in the 'low' zone.
For retail developments, the DCS proposes a rate of £89 per sq m for retail warehousing and a rate of £103 per sq m for large supermarkets of more than 2,000 sq m.
All other development, including other types of retail use, offices and care homes, will be subject to a nil rate levy under the proposals.
The charging rates proposed in the DCS are the same as the proposed rates in Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule, except the rate in the ‘medium’ zone has been reduced for residential developments.
The consultation is open until 25 March.