- Y Diweddaraf sydd Ar Gael (Diwygiedig)
- Pwynt Penodol mewn Amser (02/06/2014)
- Gwreiddiol (a wnaed Fel)
Point in time view as at 02/06/2014.
Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977, Section 30C is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 September 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.
30C—(1) Regulations may provide that, if prescribed conditions are satisfied, the first occupier of a newly-constructed dwelling-house which is—
(a)a low-carbon home; or
(b)a zero-carbon home,
shall not be chargeable in respect of it to rates in respect of a prescribed period.
(2) In the case of a low-carbon home the prescribed period for the purposes of paragraph (1) shall not—
(a)exceed two years; or
(b)begin after 31st March 2013.
(3) In the case of a zero-carbon home the prescribed period for the purposes of paragraph (1) shall not—
(a)exceed five years; or
(b)begin after 31st March 2016.
(4) The Department may by order made subject to affirmative resolution—
(a)substitute a later date for the dates mentioned in paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b);
(b)make transitional provision, or provide savings, in connection with the effect of paragraphs (2) and (3).
(5) In this Article the following expressions shall have such meaning as may be prescribed—
“first occupier”,
“hereditament in the private rented sector”,
“low-carbon home”,
“newly-constructed”, and
“zero-carbon home”.
(6) Regulations for the purposes of paragraph (5) may define “low-carbon home” and “zero-carbon home” by reference to specified aspects of the energy efficiency of a building; and for this purpose “energy efficiency” includes—
(a)consumption of energy;
(b)conservation of energy; and
(c)generation of energy.
(7) Regulations for the purposes of paragraph (5) defining “low-carbon home” and “zero-carbon home” may include requirements which may be satisfied in relation to a dwelling-house either—
(a)by features of the building which, or part of which, constitutes the dwelling-house; or
(b)by other installations or utilities.
(8) Regulations may—
(a)make provision about the method of claiming relief under this Article (including documents or information to be provided);
(b)provide for relief to be wholly or partly withdrawn in prescribed circumstances.
(9) Regulations made by virtue of paragraph (8)(a) may, in particular, make provision about the evidence to be provided to show that the definition of “low-carbon home” or “zero-carbon home” is satisfied.
(10) Regulations made by virtue of paragraph (9) may, in particular—
(a)refer to a scheme or process established by or for the purposes of a statutory provision about building;
(b)establish or provide for the establishment of a scheme or process of certification;
(c)specify, or provide for the approval of, one or more schemes or processes for certifying energy efficiency;
(d)provide for the charging of fees of a reasonable amount in respect of services provided as part of a scheme or process of certification.
(11) Regulations may provide that—
(a)a person aggrieved by a decision of the Department under the regulations may—
(i)require the Department to review its decision; and
(ii)appeal to the Valuation Tribunal;
(b)the Department or any person aggrieved by a decision of the Valuation Tribunal on an appeal by virtue of sub-paragraph (a) as being erroneous on a point of law may require the Valuation Tribunal to state and sign a case for the Court of Appeal.
(12) This Article shall not apply to—
(a)a dwelling-house which is a hereditament in the social sector (within the meaning of Article 23A);
(b)a dwelling-house which is a hereditament in the private rented sector; and
(c)such other dwelling-houses as may be prescribed.
(13) Regulations for the purposes of paragraph (1) may prescribe a period beginning before the making of the regulations but not earlier than the beginning of the year in which the regulations are made.
(14) Regulations may make such provision as the Department considers necessary or expedient for the purposes of this Article.]
F1Art. 30C inserted (14.12.2009) by Rates (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 8), ss. 2, 19; S.R. 2009/375, art. 2(2), Sch. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Art. 30C excluded (1.4.2010) by Rate Relief (Low-Carbon Homes Scheme) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/66), reg. 3
The Whole Order you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Order you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.
Would you like to continue?
Y Gorchymyn Cyfan you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Y Rhestrau you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Y Diweddaraf sydd Ar Gael (diwygiedig):Y fersiwn ddiweddaraf sydd ar gael o’r ddeddfwriaeth yn cynnwys newidiadau a wnaed gan ddeddfwriaeth ddilynol ac wedi eu gweithredu gan ein tîm golygyddol. Gellir gweld y newidiadau nad ydym wedi eu gweithredu i’r testun eto yn yr ardal ‘Newidiadau i Ddeddfwriaeth’.
Gwreiddiol (Fel y’i Deddfwyd neu y’i Gwnaed): Mae'r wreiddiol fersiwn y ddeddfwriaeth fel ag yr oedd pan gafodd ei deddfu neu eu gwneud. Ni wnaed unrhyw newidiadau i’r testun.
Pwynt Penodol mewn Amser: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.
Rhychwant ddaearyddol: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
Dangos Llinell Amser Newidiadau: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.
Gallwch wneud defnydd o ddogfennau atodol hanfodol a gwybodaeth ar gyfer yr eitem ddeddfwriaeth o’r tab hwn. Yn ddibynnol ar yr eitem ddeddfwriaeth sydd i’w gweld, gallai hyn gynnwys:
This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.
Defnyddiwch y ddewislen hon i agor dogfennau hanfodol sy’n cyd-fynd â’r ddeddfwriaeth a gwybodaeth am yr eitem hon o ddeddfwriaeth. Gan ddibynnu ar yr eitem o ddeddfwriaeth sy’n cael ei gweld gall hyn gynnwys:
liciwch ‘Gweld Mwy’ neu ddewis ‘Rhagor o Adnoddau’ am wybodaeth ychwanegol gan gynnwys