[F1F24.—(1) This paragraph applies to industrial hereditamentsF3. . . .
(2) Where a hereditament to which this paragraph applies is distinguished in the valuation list as being occupied and used wholly for industrial purposes, its rateable value shall be[F4 subject to sub-paragraph (3)] nil.
[F4(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) the rateable value of a hereditament for any year specified in this sub-paragraph shall be the following percentage of its net annual value—
(a)for 2005-2006, 15 per cent.;
(b)for 2006-2007, 25 per cent.;
(c)for 2007-2008, 35 per cent.;
(d)for 2008-2009, 50 per cent.;
(e)for 2009-2010, 75 per cent.;
(f)for 2010-2011, 75 per cent.
(4) In sub-paragraph (3) “2005-2006” means the year ending on 31st March 2006 and similar expressions shall be construed accordingly.
(5) The Department may by order subject to affirmative resolution direct that for any percentage specified in sub-paragraph (3) there shall be substituted such other percentage as may be specified in the order.]]
[F54A.—(1) This paragraph applies to freight-transport hereditaments.
(2) Where a hereditament to which this paragraph applies is distinguished in the valuation list as being occupied and used wholly for transport purposes, its rateable value shall be one-quarter of its net annual value.]
4B.—(1) Where a hereditament to whichF6 paragraph 4 or paragraph 4A applies is distinguished in the valuation list as being occupied and used partly forF6 industrial purposes or transport purposes and partly for other purposes, its rateable value shall be the aggregate of—
[F7F6(za)the relevant percentage (if any) specified in paragraph 4(3) of so much of its net annual value as is shown in the list as apportioned to the occupation and use of the hereditament for industrial purposes;]
(a)one quarter of so much of its net annual value as is shown in the list as apportioned to the occupation and use of the hereditament for transport purposes, if any; and
(b)the whole of so much of its net annual value as is shown in the list as apportioned to the occupation and use of the hereditament for purposes other thanF6 industrial purposes or transport purposes.
(2) For the purposes of this paragraph the property of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners within the limits of the port and harbour of Belfast, as defined by the Belfast Harbour Act 1882, held by the said Commissioners and in their actual occupation for their own use or for public purposes, shall be deemed to be a freight-transport hereditament occupied and used wholly for transport purposes.
Para. 5 rep. by 1994 NI 11