A 'material change' is a physical change to an area or property or to the way a property is used.

Examples of material changes include:

• Alterations to the property itself, or how the property can be used.
• A new development in the area
• Redevelopment in the area of the property
• Changes to the access routes to the area or property (such as road improvements/closures, or a new pedestrian footpath that improves footfall)
• Changes to the way other property is occupied in the area.

If we become aware of a material change we will look at how it affects the rental value and whether this means the rateable value needs to be adjusted.