Zone A

In shops, the first 6.1 metres of depth from the shop front — the most valuable trading space, and the benchmark rate (£ per m²) used to value the whole unit.

Related terms

Business ratesRateable Value (RV)VOA (Valuation Office Agency)HMRC

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