If your business is in a rural village with a population below 3000, and it is one of the following types of business

• The only village general store or post office, and the rateable value of the property is less than £8,500
• A food shop with a rateable value of less than £8,500. (Restaurants and take-away premises are not included)
• The only village pub, or the only village petrol station with a rateable value of less than £12,500.

The above premises have to be occupied and eligible ratepayers are entitled to relief at 100% of the full charge.