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This category covers all aspects of the telecommunications and broadcasting industries. The main areas are:

Each site can be regarded as a communication station, and can also include places.

All the above types of websites should be classified as one of the following:

Mobile phones, emergency services and smart meter sites

Traffic monitoring station and premises

Public access wireless broadband site

Short-range WiFi/Bluetooth devices in buildings

The overall responsibility for the evaluation method lies with the Utilities, Transportation and Telecommunications Team (UTT) of the National Evaluation Department. In addition to satellite earth stations and large broadcast stations, the Regional Valuation Unit (RVU) is responsible for all types of separate list entries (preparation, maintenance and appeal resolution) of the above. UTT is responsible for these two types of property.

The Mast Level Coordination Team (CCT) and UTT are responsible for ensuring effective coordination. The mast CCT is the first point of contact to guide maintenance or settlement work. CTT and UTT will provide practical explanations, describe the valuation basis for revaluation, and provide necessary recommendations during the validity period of the rating list. The caseworker is responsible for:

When there are four basic elements of an appraised occupation, there is inheritance. Careers must be practical, exclusive, and rewarding, not short-lived. A detailed discussion of the principles can be found in the rating manual: Part 3 Part 1-Part C Inheritance (paragraph 3).

In addition, when considering the establishment of mast succession rights, the provisions of the Non-Domestic Rating (Telecommunication Equipment) (England) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 2421) must be applied. See section 5.2 below.

5.2 Artificially Inherited Telecom Sites

Telecom sites are a type of inheritance that may not fall under the normal evaluation unit rules. These types of inheritance are called artificial inheritance. See Rating Manual: Part 3 Part 1.

The Non-Domestic Rating (Telecommunications Equipment) (England) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 2421) came into effect on October 1, 2000. It applies to telecommunications heritage exclusively occupied by telecommunications equipment. This regulation allows all site sharers to be gathered into a single heir on a site exclusively occupied by telecommunications equipment. In these cases, the main operator or "owner" of the website is regarded as the taxable occupant. Host country regulations only apply to sites occupied by two or more operators that are not part of the same joint venture company.

When the designated central list of telecommunications equipment is on site, the regulations have different regulations. See section 5.5 below.

The Non-local Ratings (Telecommunications Equipment) (Wales) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 3383) came into effect on April 1, 2001 on the Welsh local rating list. Its wording is different from the British regulations, but it reflects the effect.

The above regulations do not make landowners or landlords liable for rates, provided that they are not engaged in telecommunications and occupy land, buildings or structures for purposes other than telecommunications.

For example, if a hospital provides space to a telecommunications operator, the hospital will still be the main heir, but a separate telecommunications heir will be created. The use of telecommunications creates a separate inheritance because it has a different purpose from the main inheritance. The main inheritance is neither exclusively occupied by telecommunications equipment nor mainly used to send or receive wireless signals.

The regulations achieve this goal in the following ways:

Especially suitable for telecommunications heritage. This definition is a site that forms a heritage site, exclusively occupied by the telecommunication equipment of one operator or multiple operators; and

If the telecommunications heritage is located on or forms part of the structure occupied by the host, it shall not be aggregated and used for any purpose other than the provision or operation of telecommunications equipment sites. Exclusive telecom heritage refers to broadcasting or mobile telecom heritage. It does not apply to fixed line or fiber optic switching.

The exclusivity test does not consider the existence of auxiliary facilities used in the normal operation of telecommunications sites, which may correctly form part of the main telecommunications heritage.

The following circumstances do not apply to SI 2000 No. 2421:

However, if the building owner leases the entire roof to a telecommunications site provider, and then sublet the roof to various operators who are site sharers, the site provider will become the host of the main telecommunications heir. All site sharers must be integrated into the host telecom inheritance of the site provider.

A single operator site is a site where only one operator broadcasts or transmits telecommunication signals. When a joint venture company composed of two independent network operators broadcasts signals for each of them, a single operator may still exist. Even if the site is provided by a third party that does not broadcast from the site, there is a single operator site.

If multiple operators do not form part of the joint venture company, or third-party infrastructure providers broadcast or transmit on their own, the telecommunications site will be considered a shared site or "hosted site." SI 2000 No. 2421 or Wales No. 3383 will affect the consideration of who is the host and the taxable occupant.

When the site is a shared site, you must consider:

The definition of the host in the corresponding SI means that the telecommunications site provider or operator that receives the site share payment or is entitled to receive the payment will become the taxpayer of the entire telecommunications heritage.

Website sharing is achieved in the following ways:

The traditional method is that each operator connects their own equipment (such as cables, etc.) to the structure and installs their own nacelle/cabinet.

Random access network or RAN sharing is achieved by installing additional electronic (invaluable) equipment.

The mobile operator random access network (MORAN) shares the installation of additional electronic non-billing equipment, enabling two different mobile network operators to transmit signals from the same set of equipment.

When two operators in the same joint venture company use MORAN technology to share sites, this sharing arrangement does not make any increase.

5.5 Central List Occupants and Telecom Sites

If a telecommunications site contains telecommunications equipment that specifies an occupant of the central rating list, and the occupant of the central rating list is not the host, its equipment is regarded as "excepted equipment". It is excluded from aggregation. When considering the valuation of hosting sites, central list site sharers should not be considered.

Does this apply or not

The central list of telecommunications equipment at the host site can form a separate inheritance. The designated person shares a site with another designated person who is the main telecommunications heir.

Although the device of the occupant of the central list may be considered as an exception device, its existence will make the site a shared site under SI 2421. This will affect the determination of the evaluation unit and the appropriate number of operators/sharer hosts should be evaluated as-is in an evaluable occupation.

In the case where the central list occupant is the host, there are two possible scenarios.

The mast is a remote independent site. Sharers are merged into the host evaluation and included in the central list evaluation.

Masts are part of a larger non-telecommunications heritage, such as electrical towers, water towers, or natural gas heritage. The main inheritance is not dedicated to telecommunications, so the host regulations of SI 2421 do not apply. Each site sharer with an exclusive room, cabin or courtyard needs to be assessed individually. If the site uses non-exclusive accommodation with the central list host, they will be included in the central list's evaluation of the host. There is no individually identifiable inheritance, because the highest control of shared accommodation lies in the "designated occupant".

Detailed information on the occupants of the central list is contained in the Rating Manual: Part 2 Part 2.

The central list host site forms part of the evaluation of the occupant's central rating list, provided that the site is not an “exceptional estate” as defined in Part III of the Central Rating List (England) Regulation SI 2000 No. 535.

Assist in determining the relevant websites of the central list

The flowchart is attached in Appendix 2

Central inventory evaluation is handled by UTT. Queries on the boundaries of the local list/central list should initially be submitted to the team.

Electronic communication codes ("codes") enable electronic communication network providers to build electronic communication networks. The code enables these suppliers to build infrastructure on public land (streets) and obtain rights to private land, whether it is an agreement with the landowner, or an application to the county court or the Scottish Sheriff. It also conveys certain exemptions from urban and rural planning legislation in the form of permitted development. In addition to providers of electronic communication networks, those who wish to build channels for network providers can also use this code.

There has been an electronic communication code since 1984. The current electronic communication code is part of the 2017 Digital Economy Act, which took effect on December 28, 2017. The new code aims to further facilitate the installation and maintenance of electronic communication networks for operators with code authority. It changes the assumptions about the valuation of land used to provide telecommunications infrastructure. Therefore, the rent determined under the new code will be very different from the rent negotiated or determined under the old code.

The valuation assumptions required by the new standard are not completely consistent with the rating assumptions. If a caseworker receives an argument that such rents should be used as the basis for a rating assessment, they should seek advice from UTT.

The types of survey requirements vary depending on the type of site considered. The survey of all sites should record the information of all site occupants, as this will affect the identification and valuation of taxable occupants.

Most communication mast sites use a hybrid method for evaluation; the rent method of the site value and the contractor’s valuation method for taxable plants and machinery.

The survey should identify and document the cost elements of the plant and machinery so that the valuation can be made.

The following detailed information should be recorded when evaluating the site.

All other relevant taxable plant and machinery, which may include:

A complete guide to the cost calculations used can be found in the VOA Cost Guide.

At the time of writing, 5G sites are on the rise, but the exact nature of the sites is still unclear. The first site may be similar in nature to the current communications mast site, but has a different and larger number of equipment, plant, and machinery items. Therefore, all relevant survey information should be recorded in the above-mentioned manner.

As 5G networks develop, they may use a large number of small cells, which may or may not have fiber optic connections. The survey requirements for such locations will be different, as this will have an impact on the correct evaluation unit. The survey requirements of such sites will be updated as such sites appear.

6.3 Large broadcasting stations and satellite earth stations

Large-scale communication sites will use the full contractor method for valuation. Such sites will include large-scale television and radio broadcasting sites as well as satellite earth stations. Investigation requirements need to identify and record all plants and machinery in order to apply appropriate costs. Appropriate valuation software should be used to conduct and record the overall contractor’s valuation.

Wireless broadband sites are usually installed on or in buildings, street furniture, or masts, and use equipment similar to wireless broadband routers at home.

To determine whether there is a separate taxable wireless broadband inheritance, the host for evaluation must be determined. The following survey data should be recorded:

Is the wireless broadband device located on the host mast or communication station protected by the legal instrument 2421 and should therefore be assessed as a site sharer on the host mast? A wireless broadband site needs to be assessed separately when the host property is occupied under a separate lease or agreement for 12 months or more, unless it is a site-sharing on the mast (SI2421 in England and SI3343 in Wales) and when the wireless broadband service is considered It is a part of the host property, such as a WiFi site in a coffee shop used by coffee shop customers. The installation increases the customer's enjoyment of the "owner" property, whose value is usually insignificant relative to the value of the entire estate.

These sites are mainly located in vacant locations. Must consider whether on-site inspection is required.

If it is deemed necessary to confirm the Wifi/Bluetooth genetic details through on-site internal inspections, it is recommended to take photos of the devices in use and record them in the plan. Appendix 3 provides a checklist that must be used to record details of the venue, equipment, equipment location, and any accompanying display notices.

A copy of the Wifi/Bluetooth operator lease or occupancy agreement helps to determine the fact of occupancy.

The investigation details should be captured on the appropriate software application. A mast valuation application (MAV) for telecom masts and WiFi sites. Non-batch servers (NBS) at large sites are evaluated using a full contractor's basis.

Plans, surveys, and other information should be stored in appropriate folders within the electronic document records management (EDRM) system.

The valuation method for most communication sites is a hybrid approach: the rental of buildings or land is based on valuation, plus the added value of taxable factories and machinery based on the capitalized cost of the legal capitalization rate.

The lease evidence has been considered nationwide, and the site value plan has been derived. The site value varies by site type and geographic location. A summary of the plan is provided in the operating instructions for the telecom mast.

The valuation of the mast must be performed in the Mast Valuation Application (MAV). The address in the MAV should match the evaluation address in the central database.

The valuation of large broadcasting stations and other large communication stations is based on the valuation of full contractors. The valuation of these sites must be performed on non-batch servers.

Support and guidance can be obtained from the mast-level coordination team and UTT.

Survaid, MAV and Non Bulk Server (NBS) factory and machinery templates support evaluation.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology used in most modern mobile phones and computers to connect devices to each other and to the Internet within a short distance (up to 10 meters). The Bluetooth network uses an unlicensed short-range radio spectrum and requires only low power. They are much slower than WiFi, have limited range, and support fewer devices. Bluetooth usually sends data at a speed lower than 1 Mbps.

Please refer to the rating manual Part 6: Part 3: 2017 Practice Notes Part 860-3 WiFi and Bluetooth sites in the building. The IEEE standard for Bluetooth (see below) is 802.15.1

The term "broadband" is widely used to describe services that provide high-speed Internet access. Large amounts of data can be sent or received.

Data is sent via optical fiber and cable. (See cables and fibers below)

Data is sent from wireless broadband base stations to devices such as mobile phones, tablets, or laptops through the radio spectrum. The base station will be connected to a fixed line network to access the Internet by any means; wireless relay, fixed optical fiber connection or copper cable connection (such as unbundled BT local loop).

Broadband is provided in many ways, and the type of technology used, distance, and the number of online users determine the speed at which information is sent and received. Information is measured in multiples of megabits.

Broadband speed is measured in megabits per second, expressed in Mb or Mbps.

The telecommunications industry is working hard to develop or combine technologies to achieve improved communication services. The distinction between fixed and wireless broadband and mobile phone technologies will become increasingly blurred.

Most residents and business populations in England and Wales can access the Internet in any of the following ways:

BT (UK) and KCOM (Hull) networks (estimated on the basis of complete revenue and expenditure)

Wired network (Virgin Media and Wightfiber). See: Rating Manual Part 6: Part 3 Part 870.

For fiber optic networks, see Part 6 of the Rating Manual: Part 3, Part 871.

For next-generation fiber optic access, please refer to Part 6 of the Rating Manual: Part 3, Part 873.

IEEE Information Technology Standard

IT standards are formulated by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers through its standards association. IEEE has developed standards for many industries including telecommunications.

The specified criteria determine the type of technology used and are useful when trying to determine whether a WiFi or WiMax device is used for 3G or 4G.

Mobile phone technology is used to access the Internet at lower speeds through so-called 4G (4th generation) and through 3G (3rd generation) technology. The signal is carried in the licensed spectrum managed and supervised by OFCOM. 4G and 3G sites look very similar to wireless broadband sites, but whether the sites are suitable for realizing the potential of higher-level technologies can also help increase site value.

Any website that uses mobile phone technology to provide Internet access is handled in the Rating Manual Part 6, Part 3-Part 860-Radio and TV Transmitting/Receiving Stations and Masts (including Microwave Masts).

This part of the electromagnetic spectrum is defined by frequency and is used to send voice, video, and data. Frequency is the number of complete cycles of electromagnetic waves in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz). Different types of wireless technologies operate at different frequencies through the radio spectrum.

The frequency used usually provides an indication of the technology used.

VOA uses the term Next Generation Access (NGA) to describe a new or upgraded access network that will significantly increase broadband speed and service quality compared to yesterday’s service. In view of technological convergence, the term is used to describe access networks based on multiple technologies, including cable, optical fiber, fixed wireless, and mobile.

The government chooses certain frequencies to send signals to specific users, such as emergency services. Without the permission of the operator, any selected frequency cannot be used. The most well-known licensed operators are mobile phone companies, especially those that use 3G and 4G technologies.

Unlicensed parts of the spectrum can be used freely, but their range is very short. For example, commercial users include taxi companies, but wireless broadband operators now use unlicensed spectrum. Depending on the type of coverage required, the use of WiMax is extended to licensed spectrum.

WiFi site in the family property

The wireless personal area network in the family inheritance is subject to municipal tax.

WiFi sites related to non-family occupations

For example, a coffee shop that provides customers with WiFi connections.

In this example, it is prompted that WiFi will be evaluated as an auxiliary device occupied by the host.

The WAN links the local area network. The characteristics of WiFi and WiMax allow them to be used together to create any network combination. However, since WiFi devices are not connected via a physical link (continuous), each WiFi installation site needs to be evaluated separately.

Wi-Fi is a trademark term of IEE, but it is usually used to describe; a short-range wireless technology that allows an air connection between a wireless device and a base station or between two wireless devices. The basic WiFi coverage is more than 20 meters indoors and 300 meters outdoors. WiFi is usually used in homes or small specific areas (hotspots), such as train stations or restaurants.

These can be identified in the IEEE 802.11 series.

Global interoperability of microwave access. A wireless technology, similar to WiFi, but with a longer range. WiMax is a high-speed wireless alternative for Internet access. And there is a range of about 10 kilometers. When associated with a base station (mast), it can cover a large area and is the preferred technology for operators to build long-distance "fixed" wide area networks.

Some WiMax sites send information about licensed spectrum and are used by mobile phone operators for 3G or 4G. The valuation of these sites must comply with the 2017 Radio and Television Transmitting/Receiving Stations and Masts (including microwave masts) rating manual 5 Section 860 practice instructions. The IEEE standard for these sites is between 802.16e (3G) or IEEE standard 802.16m (4G).

Data is sent through the air using radio waves. Providers use specific frequencies of the radio spectrum to send signals.

Wireless stations use various wireless technologies (including Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMAX, mobile and radio stations/TV) to operate in unlicensed and licensed spectrum ranges. Wireless broadband and mobile technology allow devices to connect and communicate with each other over broadband. The speed at which end users download and upload information is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).

AVD and the previous telecommunications market have been changing, and companies have begun to cooperate, resulting in a general convergence of telecommunications companies and the products they can provide.

In 2008, T Mobile and Hutchison Whampoa (also known as 3 (Hutchison 3G)) established a 50:50 joint venture called Mobile Broadband Network Limited. MBNL is designed to allow shared infrastructure, thereby saving capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX). Their goal is to achieve these costs by sharing sites through RAN sharing methods. Unlike traditional sharing methods, where each company installs its own equipment (wiring closets, etc.), RAN or radio access network sharing is done electronically-see the glossary.

Where both T Mobile and 3 existed before, the direct consequence of the joint venture was the decommissioning of Hutchison or "3" site and the transfer of transmission to the nearby T Mobile site.

At the end of 2009, Telefonica UK Ltd and Vodafone started preliminary discussions and finally established Cornerstone.

Cornerstone's model is fundamentally different from MBNL. Unlike MBNL, which shares sites and operates through a set of infrastructure, it is understood that CTIL initially provided asset management functions for two mobile network operators (MNOs) before formulating long-term operational network plans/structures.

Subsequently, with the establishment and registration of the company now known as Cornerstone Telecommunication Infrastructure Limited in 2012, the relationship between the two parties has been strengthened. CTIL began delivering the revised mast network in 2014/2015, and the country is now geographically divided. Vodafone will now become the main operator in the west of England and Wales; Telefonica UK Ltd, known as O2, will become the main operator in the east of the country. Everyone will also occupy a position where they are not the main operator as a sharer.

In April 2010, France Telecom (Orange) and Deutsche Telekom (T Mobile) announced the formal merger of their UK operations, and Everything Everywhere (EE) was born.

The actual situation is that this is the rebranding of T Mobile, their company number is just transferred to the new company, and at the same time the assets of Orange are acquired.

All of the above incidents occurred after the AVD of the 2010 list, but the important thing is that the AVD of the 2017 list has performed so well before. The rent evidence that has been agreed to determine the proposed value plan for 2017 reflects the foregoing.

The telecommunications market is always changing; further mergers have been announced or known:

In November 2014, BT announced its proposal to acquire O2 or EE. After discussion, BT made a £12.5 billion offer to EE, and the transaction was announced in February 2015

In early March 2015, 3 (Hutchison Whampoa) agreed to acquire O2 for 10.25 billion pounds.

Although not yet complete, it is reasonable to assume that the hypothetical landlord and tenant will take them into consideration when AVD reaches an agreement. To be sure, since then, any actual evidence of market rents will be agreed upon understanding the potential changes in the future.

Consolidation within the telecommunications market has led to an increase in site sharing and site decommissioning, where the sites of two former competitors are adjacent to each other. However, sites are still needed in areas where the operator has no business.

Under pressure from the industry to reduce costs (site rent) and provide easier access to enable it to meet permit requirements, the government is preparing a proposal to update the electronic communication code (The Code) and make some minor changes to the planning system.

At the time of publication, I still don't know what the proposed content is.

However, with the negotiations that began in 2014, it is reasonable to assume that hypothetical landlords and tenants will be aware that changes to the Code are being proposed and they will take this into account when they agree on the value of AVD.

As mentioned above, these changes are the result of company mergers and joint ventures. At present, the main operators are:

a) Everything from the previous T Mobile and Orange;

d) O2 (Telefonica UK Ltd)

e) Radio wave solutions—provide mission-critical closed networks for emergency services;

f) Arqiva-provides sites for TV and radio and provides infrastructure for mobile companies;

g) Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG)

Although mobile phone companies operate independently, their mast site network is managed by:

First-MBNL for EE and 3; and

Second-Telefónica (O2) and Vodafone's CTIL

Please note that although these "management" company acquisitions and project management site developments, they are not evaluable occupations.

This is the term used when the operator agrees to co-locate on a single site/mast. Traditionally, this has resulted in sharers adding their own equipment to the existing structure.

Technological progress means that sharing can be achieved by installing additional electronic non-price-rated equipment. The term for this type of sharing is radio access network (RAN) sharing.

Due to the market changes highlighted in paragraph 1.1 above, the site rent now reflects the occupancy of the site used by the "primary tenant" to operate its "supplier family" through the site.

It is reiterated that the changes brought about by network integration have been noticed in the approved base site rent.

As we all know, not all new venues have been merged on the AVD and CLD. However, in discussions with operator representatives, they were very clear that the rent paid after January 2013 reflected MBNL's right to operate any of its joint venture networks. CTIL is now replicating this situation for the MORAN (Multi-Operator RAN) project of Vodafone and Telefonica UK Ltd (O2).

The telecommunications industry uses the term Payaway to reflect the additional amount that landlords expect to receive in addition to the basic rent. This is often the percentage of fees the main tenant receives from other users on the site. As the telecommunications market matures, the percentage of new sites has declined.

Evidence shows that if any one of the main tenant’s extended family occupies a part of the venue, Payaway should not be available, but it can be found without the user being in contact with the main tenant.

There is still evidence that for users who have nothing to do with the main tenant, additional fees for basic rent (Payaway) are required and paid.

An analysis of the evidence indicates that for sharers of the Greenfield site inside and outside M25, this should be £2,500.

The additional condition for evaluation is that in addition to the HOST operator, the sharer: b. is not part of the host company

If these two criteria are met, a separate shared addition should be added.

This is the maximum site rental value that should be applied to the mixed valuation when calculating the overall tax payable.

The market recognizes that landlords will not expect or receive unlimited additional payments (Payaways). Therefore, CAP replicates the market and establishes the maximum value we apply for a given site. CAP is the amount of Payaway based on the basic rent plus the maximum number of site sharers that may exist.

At the highest structure, the CAP will be larger because the expected number of site sharers will be greater.

As mentioned above, the base rent reflects the occupation of the main tenant. In the case that they do not transmit or broadcast themselves, they are replaced by the direct first operator (sub-tenant).

If there are other occupiers, it is necessary to consider whether they

Defined as any other occupant/operator paying less than or equal to £5,000 in rent at the time of occupation.

In these cases, site shares will not be added to reflect their presence on the site.

All major mobile phone companies and anyone who pays rent in excess of the £5,000 limit are considered major sharers.

In accordance with the above rules, an increase of £2,500 is applicable, and where appropriate.

The foundation of the roof is completely different, so so are the calculations that are added where the sharing takes place.

Once the evidence has been considered, it is possible to add further paragraphs to the approach taken by the caseworker in the presence/absence of lease evidence.

The potential changes to the "code" proposed by AVD and the joint venture outlined in 2.0 above make it questionable whether there is enough information to retain site share additions, especially on sites up to 30 meters in height.

However, after discussing with all parties, it was confirmed that the site sharing fee was still required to be paid when CTIL Company and MBNL Company were sharing, and vice versa.

In this case, it was agreed to reserve an additional £2500 for sharing the site on the newly built site (see below). It is different from the previous list, where the addition amount in M25 is greater than the addition amount in other parts of the country. Now this addition amount is regarded as a national addition amount and applies to all areas of the newly built site.

CCT members met with industry representatives in a series of meetings between August 18 and 20, 2015.

Many issues were discussed, including:

Clarify rent payment and the number of permitted operators;

Whether height is the real determinant of value.

The results of these exchanges are shown in paragraph 4 below.

There are two valuation zones: i.M25 outside; and ii.M25 inside

The definition has not been agreed or finalized in discussions with the industry, but the assessment office organization’s point of view is:

"Located on a non-disused site up to 15 meters high on the highway, no rent required"

Agreed to simplify valuation methods and reduce the scope of “scale”. The table below reflects the results of the discussion. Representatives of operators intend to recommend sites up to 30 meters high to their customers.

All operators are working hard to consolidate all sites by April 1, 2017. There will still be cases where a site is occupied by a single operator. There is also less and less "traditional" sharing of sites, except for sites hosted by infrastructure providers (such as Arqiva).

From the discussion with the operator, it is understood that on the compilation date, there will be some cases where the website will be occupied by the sole operator.

The basic venue rent will apply, and no allowance will be applied.

Different from the previous rating list, the base rent listed in the table below reflects the occupation of the "comprehensive base" by the two operators. Lease evidence and industry consultation indicate that the landlord has regarded it as a standard condition.

The merged or RAN shared site will have two operators from either management company operating through a set of equipment, and the rent paid now reflects these conditions.

The rent evidence analyzed assumes that the rent reflects the main tenant’s ability to operate its “supplier family” through the website.

Therefore, if MBNL develops a site, it may have EE operation or EE and 3, and the package lease evidence reflects either of these two situations.

The analyzed rent assumes that the rent reflects the main tenant’s ability to operate its “supplier family” through integration or RAN shared sites.

There will still be situations where the site contains two providers from the same management company. Under these circumstances, the basic rent should not be increased.

Pico or Micro Cell installed on or in the building/kiosk (including the flagpole type on the side of the building and the front yard)

Please note that these figures include valued P&M, unless the valued equipment is similar to the equipment in a mobile phone site (such as a tower or cabinet).

The following scenarios are to help understand the above instructions. They are only illustrative and in no way meant to be exhaustive, because you need to understand the individual circumstances of a particular site.

Everything Everywhere (EE) is a single operator

Sharer added = zero because it does not exist

The site is managed by MBNL, EE and 3 occupy the site and share a set of equipment (RAN Share)

Non-consolidated "shared sites" (paragraph 4.2.5)

If the site is managed by one of wither MBNL or CTIL, and historically both providers are occupying and transmitting, such as MBNL and EE, and 3 are on the site and have their own set of equipment.

Total venue rent = £5,000-see note below

Same as scenario 1 above, but further shared by Airwave and O2 (Telefonica UK Ltd)

The site is managed by Arqiva, but only EE is occupied and transferred from the site

Sharer added = zero no site sharing has occurred

Note: This is the same as 5.1 above

The website is managed by Arqiva. Arqiva broadcast and EE from the site are occupied and transmitted as sharers. They have their own charging equipment

On the compilation date (CLD), due to historical agreements, some sites will continue to operate as non-consolidated sites, that is, they will have their own equipment.

It is obvious from most of the new lease agreements that MBNL and CTIL are more inclined to own a set of equipment and share the RAN.

In the rating, it is assumed that the lease is considered on the key date and the tenant has just arrived on site.

Therefore, compared with Article 5.2, how to prove that the tenant agrees to pay an additional £2,500 in these circumstances.

Note: All taxable P&M will be valued.

There is limited public market evidence.

The Wifi/Bluetooth site can be used for business related to the business carried out from the host property (such as a coffee shop). This is seen as attractive to customers who can access WiFi for free. Alternatively, WiFi can be installed in vacant locations.

These devices continue to be installed in occupied and vacant buildings. However, the length of their stay in the fixed accommodation unit varies according to the personal needs of the operator and landlord.

There is no discussion with the industry because these types of WiFi/Bluetooth devices are usually installed at the request of the landlord, and the host unit is left empty.

If the site in the vacant lot meets the criteria necessary to become a separately taxable estate, the plot will form a separate estate. The site is occupied for a short or short period of time, which is a common feature. When occupied for more than 12 months, the site will become a separate taxable inheritance of the "owner" property. The site is a new genetic and should not be genetically separated from the host.

The taxable value of WiFi/Bluetooth inheritance is £100. This has nothing to do with the number of WiFi/Bluetooth devices in the properties of a single host.

This is a group national planning course. The responsibility for implementing the plans specified in this application guide rests with the Group, as is the responsibility for ensuring effective coordination.

For more information, please refer to the Rating Manual Part 6 Part 1: Coordination Practice Note 1: 2010 Coordination Revaluation

The R2010 special category code 066 should be used as the group category, and the appropriate suffix letter is G. The main description code should be MT1, and the standard description of "communication station (and place)" shall be applied as appropriate. This standard description applies to both undeveloped mast sites and aerial sites such as roofs or water towers.

Traffic Master, Serco and any similar traffic monitoring stations should use the description of "communication and traffic monitoring stations (and places)".

In the event of any complex issues, the group mast coordinator should be used as the initial contact person. For policy matters or urgent and unresolved issues, inquiries should be sent to the Mast Advice inbox via email to obtain suggestions from the CEO's telecommunications team.

This category covers all areas of the telecommunications and broadcasting industries. These main areas are;

TV/Radio Signal Broadcasting Company

Each site can be regarded as a "communication station (and place)" and should be valued according to the following instructions.

Since the 2003 Communications Law, the telecommunications and broadcasting industries are regulated by Ofcom (Communication Office) [Ofcom Homepage]

With the advent of digital TV, WiFi and WiMAX, as well as the increasing use of 3G mobile services and mobile broadband, the telecommunications and broadcasting industries continue to develop rapidly.

Mobile phone services were originally used to provide mobile phone "voice" communications. The industry has rapidly developed from voice to include SMS (Short Message Service-text), 2G services, and now through the provision of additional 3G multimedia services (MMS) handheld devices such as “photos”, “videos”, “emails” and “Internet”/ Mobile phone and mobile connection via laptop (dongle). Ofcom's data shows that the number of 3G users increased by 60% in 2007. By the end of 2007, 17% of mobile users were using 3G, compared with 11% last year.

There are five major cellular mobile phone network operators:

O2: The company name is MM02, but its marketing name is "O2". O2 is currently owned by Telefonica SA of Spain. (O2 also owns 50% of Tesco Mobile). O2 was formerly a subsidiary of BT, known as BT Cellnet and Cellnet.

Orange: currently owned by France Telecom

T-Mobile: T-Mobile is currently owned by Deutsche Telekom AG. T-Mobile evolved from the former C&WC subsidiary and operated as Mercury Personal Communications Ltd and Mercury One-2-One respectively. It was renamed "One-2-One" in 2002.

3: Or Hutchison 3G (H3G). 3 Now wholly owned by Hutchison Whampoa, it was previously a joint venture of Hutchison Whampoa, NTT DoCoMo and KPN Mobile.

There are many virtual mobile operators, such as Virgin and Tesco Mobile, which do not have their own networks, but use wholesale services through the networks of existing operators.

In 2000, five 3G (third generation) licenses were auctioned for 22.4 billion pounds. One condition of the 3G license is to provide 80% 3G network coverage by 2007. By May 2008, Ofcom confirmed that all licenses met the target.

Microcells have been used to fill poor reception areas, especially in urban areas, leading to the prevalence of smaller and thinner "street work"-type structures instead of old traditional towers. In sensitive locations, cells are increasingly camouflaged in more complex ways, such as behind fake exterior walls/chimneys, analog telegraphs and flagpoles, granaries, realistic pine trees, and felled trees without branches.

Detailed information on the planning policy can be found on the community and local government website (Planning Policy Guide 8) [Planning Policy Guide 8: Telecommunications-Planning, Building and Environment-Community and Local Government] Under normal circumstances, planning permission is not required according to 2001 Annual Urban and Rural Planning (General Permit Development) (Amendment) (England) Order, if the mast height is less than 15 meters and the cabin volume is less than 90 cubic meters, you must seek "prior approval". There are exceptions for special areas, such as protected areas, which require comprehensive planning consent.

Some cellular base stations are nothing more than an antenna, connected to a small electronic device box fixed on an internal/external wall or on the roof of a building. These are often referred to as "pico cells." It should be noted that Pico Cells are considered sufficient land occupation to form a separate taxable estate. Before taking any action, any deletion request must be submitted to the CEO through "Mast Advice".

In the past few years, it has been suggested that operators can integrate mobile network systems or "RAN" (radio access networks) by sharing infrastructure and antennas. Due to market development and increased costs, this is now becoming more attractive to operators. In April 2008, T-Mobile and Hutchison 3 UK established MBNL (Mobile Broadband Network Limited) as a joint venture to merge their 3G access networks. Orange and Vodafone have also proposed similar infrastructure sharing, but this does not seem to be promoted or implemented. As RAN is still in the pre-implementation stage, the impact of RAN on rental values ​​or changes in the drafting of new or existing leases remains to be seen. The CEO is paying close attention to this situation and will issue further recommendations on its impact on rents in due course.

The network is an independent mobile radio network specially designed for emergency services. It is provided by Airwave, originally established by BT and operated by O2.

Airwave is owned by Guardian Digital Communications, a new company under Macquarie Investment Funds. Previously, Airwaves was called Airwave O2. It must not be assumed that radio waves will be reflected in any O2 occupation. Therefore, Airwave and its customers should always have identifiable value in host evaluation (if occupied as sharers).

The Airwave network provides voice and data solutions for various emergency services and public safety organizations, such as; police, ambulances, and fire stations; part of the British Traffic Police and Criminal Investigation and Investigation Team of HMRC, which operates using a system called TETRA , The system uses a relatively low radio frequency (400MHz), so the range of each site is larger than that of a standard mobile operator site (hence its attractiveness for emergency services).

Traditionally, these are higher, larger and more mature former BBC and IBA radio (television and radio) sites. These sites became private in the 1990s. In 1996, NTL acquired the IBA transmission business for approximately 235 million pounds. Crown Castle acquired the BBC and Home Service Sites for approximately £179 million in 1997. Transco subsequently acquired Crown Castle in 2004 for approximately £1.1 billion. NTL Broadcast was acquired by Australia Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group for 1.27 billion pounds the following year, and the newly established company was named Arqiva.

In March 2008, the UK Completion Committee approved the temporary merger of Arqiva and National Grid Wireless. On September 1, 2008, the completion committee concluded that the integration of the two organizations could begin. The two estates currently operate independently of each other.

The broadcasting industry is undergoing a rapid "transition" from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting. Many larger sites are undergoing redesign work to accommodate the new IT. The conversion is scheduled to be fully completed in 2012. The timetable and area map are provided in the appendices (Appendices A1 and A 2).

Therefore, many of these sites will conduct a series of MCC [RM [Major changes in the situation] 9#)]. Therefore, the group should monitor these sites and issue FOR 6065 (require detailed information on construction costs where appropriate) with a cover letter. Further advice can be obtained through "Mast Advice".

If the allowance is required for the redesign of the project, a comprehensive internal inspection should be carried out. Detailed on-site inspection records/plans and photos must be clearly dated and retained. The excess allowance must be justified by internal inspection of the relevant building or structure. If a second mast is built and the antenna is transferred over a period of time to remove the first mast, then only the cost of the new mast can be included in the estimate. There must be a real intention to remove the first mast and it should be obtained in writing from the operator.

As of the end of 2007, the information in the report "Communication Market 2008" issued by Ofcom on August 14, 2008:

74 million mobile connections serve 60 million people*·

UK mobile retail revenue totaled 15.1 billion pounds*·

Compared with 2002, the total number of mobile connections in the UK has increased by 48% in five years. *·

In 2007, the number of 3G connections increased by 60% to 12.5 million, accounting for 17% of all mobile connections. ·

In the five months since February 2008, there were more than 500,000 new mobile broadband connections (via USB modems or dongle). The user base is relatively low, but growing rapidly.

59 billion short messages (SMS) were sent in 2007, an increase of 28% over 2006.

O2 is still the largest network operator in 2007, with 20 million active subscribers. Vodafone’s subscription growth was the strongest, reaching 12%. *

In April 2007, Ofcom shortened the maximum time required for mobile phone operators to transfer numbers when users switch providers from five days to two days. *

Due to the decline in revenue and other expenses, the total mobile revenue of the four mobile operators fell by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to the previous quarter. *

*Does not include data from H3G.

There is a growing trend for old analog and 2G sites to be upgraded to carry 3G equipment. Many original leases have been renewed; especially those with a height of more than 26 meters. It is believed that there are still a large number of lease renewals that have not been completed. However, while landlords are seeking to benefit from market growth, operators are striving to limit growth and implement change contracts to take into account the current cost-cutting environment.

After migrating to the Airwave (TETRA) network, many emergency service providers are seeking to dispose of their freehold ownership (in many cases, the TETRA network has a longer lease term). It is understood that these websites are being acquired by other telecom operators.

iii) Broadcasting sites (radio and television)

The penetration rate of digital TV continues to grow and has reached more than 87% of the UK, mainly due to the growth of digital terrestrial TV. DAB or digital audio broadcasting has been extended to providers in the private sector (digital one) and public sector (ie BBC); there are 133 and 105 transmitters respectively. Although the sales of DAB digital radio broke the 8 million mark in June 2008, it should be pointed out that in 2008, some pure digital radio stations were also closed.

In February 2007, BBC Radio and National Grid Wireless announced a trial of a new transmission technology to evaluate the practicality of digital radio services in the mid-wave band. The one-year trial focused on Plymouth. This technology, called DRM (World Digital Broadcasting), was designed as the successor to analog shortwave broadcasting. The results are mixed, and the announcement is currently awaiting.

All Scat 066 valuations must be performed in the 2010 Non Bulk Server Mast Application (commonly referred to as the MAV application). You can find a guide on the use of the MAV application by clicking the help button and selecting instructions from the drop-down menu. All required fields in the MAV must be filled in.

It is acceptable that on large broadcast and mast farm sites, the MAV application does not provide enough line entries for buildings and P&M elements. In this case, it is recommended that you use the general contractor basic spreadsheet on the non-batch server for detailed valuation. However, summary details must be recorded in the MAV application, as this is where all summary estimates are generated.

The Non-Domestic Rating (Telecommunications Equipment) (England) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No. 2421) came into effect on October 1, 2000, with the purpose of combining all site sharers with the main site operator into a single heir or "host" "Responsible for the rate. The telecommunications equipment of non-hosted centrally rated list occupants is considered "exceptional equipment" and excluded from the aggregation. It should be noted that the existence of the sharer of the central list site will make the site eligible for sharing site under SI 2421, and even if no value should be added to the host valuation of the central list sharer, the host should be evaluated as A measurable occupation. (For more details on the central list, see section 7 below).

The 2000 Non-local Ratings (Telecom Equipment) (Wales) Regulations (SI 2000 No. 3383) came into effect later on April 1, 2001. It applies to Wales’s 2000 local rating list. Although the wording is slightly different, it reflects British regulations.

The 2010 rating list will be governed by the organizers' regulations in the United Kingdom and Wales. Hosting regulations only apply to shared sites and do not apply to sites occupied by a single operator, even if the host is the host site provider.

The operator, not the owner, should be evaluated for a single operating mall site. Even if the landlord is a site provider such as Arqiva or NGW, they should follow this method as long as they do not broadcast or transmit from the site themselves. If the sharer subsequently moves to the site or the landlord/host starts broadcasting or transmission on its own, the status will be changed to a shared site, the host regulations will now apply, and the site provider will become the taxable occupant of the shared site.

The purpose of these regulations is not to make landowners or landlords who are not engaged in telecommunications business liable for the rate of occupation of land, buildings or structures for purposes other than telecommunications. An example might be a hospital, a school, a water tower, or a farmer’s field, the space on which is leased to a telecom operator or telecom site provider. The regulations achieve this in the following ways: specifically applicable to "telecommunications heritage", which is defined as the place where the legacy is formed, exclusively occupied by the telecommunications equipment of a single operator or multiple operators; b. If the telecommunications heritage is located in or forms part of the structure occupied by the host, aggregation is not applicable and is used for any purpose other than the provision or operation of telecommunications equipment sites.

The exclusive test does not consider the existence of auxiliary facilities used for the normal operation of telecommunications sites, which may correctly form part of the main telecommunications inheritance. It should also be noted that proprietary telecommunications inheritance refers to broadcast or mobile (wireless) telecommunications inheritance, not BT fixed telephone exchanges. If it is installed on the roof, it should be considered as a prescribed roof assessment for any other building. In the paragraph below.

For example, in the case of water tower company occupancy, the space on the water tower is leased to one or more mobile phone operators under a separate agreement. The water tower is the main heir, but is not exclusively inherited by telecommunications equipment and not broadcast or mobile telecommunications.

In this case, the SI2421 regulations are not met, and each mobile phone operator will have a separate telecom heritage as before. The same applies to the roof of a building, where each operator has a separate agreement with the building owner, and there is no major telecommunications heir. However, if the building owner leases the entire roof to a telecommunications site provider, and the site provider sublet the area to various operators as site sharing, the site provider will occupy the main telecommunications inheritance right, and all site sharers will have The host telecoms that will be aggregated to the providers in the site are inherited. It must be remembered that to create a HOST assessment, multiple operators must share the site.

On a shared site, first determine the "main telecommunications heir" and the host or major operator occupying the main telecommunications inheritance right, because they will be the taxable occupants of the entire telecommunications site, including site sharers. The host is defined as-" Individuals who have the right to be paid for the occupation of telecommunications equipment by any other operator who uses any part of the site". Basically, this means that the telecommunications site provider or operator that receives the site share payment or is entitled to the payment will become the taxpayer of the entire telecommunications heritage.

The next stage is to determine whether any telecommunications equipment (except the mainframe) of the main heir is occupied by the "designated personnel" of the central rating list and is therefore "exceptional equipment".

According to regulations, central list site sharers will need to be excluded from the aggregation of host inheritance because they are considered to be reflected in the relevant central list inheritance. When considering the valuation of hosting sites, central list site sharers should not be considered. This principle should be applied regardless of whether the central list telecommunication equipment of the host site can form an inheritance independent of the host. The "Flowchart" can be accessed in Appendix A to help determine the correct evaluation unit.

If you have any questions about the correct evaluation unit or the interpretation of the regulations, you should seek advice from "Mast Advice"

The detailed information on the occupants of the Central List is contained in the Rating Manual-Part 2 Part 2. It should be noted that the "designated person" specified in the regulations may not be the company being taken over or changing its current "designated person". Name of Trade. For example, "Racal Telecommunications Ltd" was named in SI 2000 No. 525 but was acquired by "Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications Ltd", which became the new "designator" in January 2000.

In the case where the host of the mast is the occupant of the central list, there are two possible scenarios:

Mast is a remote independent site: in these cases, the sharers are merged into the host evaluation and included in their central list evaluation. An example is the Transco mast used for operational purposes and specifically for telecommunications purposes. SI2421 will apply and all sharers will be included in the evaluation of Transco's central list.

The mast is part of a larger non-telecommunications heritage: for example; the corner of a reservoir, natural gas heritage or substation site. In these cases, the host regulations do not apply, because the site is not just for telecommunications. Whether the sharer has his own private room or cabin should be assessed separately. If they share non-exclusive accommodation with a central list host, they will be included in the central list evaluation because there will be no individually identifiable inheritance.

The CEO Telecom Team and Utilities Rating Team (URT) handle the central list evaluation. All queries on the local list/central list boundary should be submitted to the CEO through the "Mast Advice" inbox under the "central/local list" heading.

The host of the central list will form part of the assessment of the occupant's central rating list, provided that the location is not an “exceptional inheritance” as defined in SI 2000 No. 525, Part III of the Central Rating List (England) Regulations 2000.

If the designated person in the central list is a site sharer, the sharer is considered an "exceptional device" and therefore should not be included in the host inheritance. This also applies to a designated person who shares a site with another designated person who is the main heir to telecommunications. However, when determining whether there is a host situation, the presence of a central list site sharer will be used to determine whether the site is a shared site or a single operator site.

The details of any individually assessed site sharers will be merged into the central rating list host inheritance, including non-central list site sharers, and the details of any exception devices of any host site, including non-central list host sites, should be sent Go to "Mast Suggestion".

When introducing new assessments, the address standardization protocol should be followed. These agreements have been agreed with the industry to improve the accuracy of rating lists and assist in solving data integrity issues, which is to automatically match lease information provided centrally.

All entries shown in Listing a should contain the following information in the address:

• Site Cell Ref-this is a combination of alpha; the number or both depends on the operator; • the operator name-this will be the name of the operator on a single operator site or the hostname on a shared site. When creating an address, provide the following guidelines: • O2 – note that this is a letter and not the number 0; • Hutchison-not enough 3 or Hutchison 3G; • Vodafone – pay attention to spelling, there is no “ph” in the name; • T moves; • oranges ; • Alquiva; • NGW-This is an acceptable abbreviation for National Grid Wireless. • Street name; • Postal code-this should be the postal code approved by the operator and provided to the local planning department in the rollout plan; • Rural site-It is recommended to use the ordnance survey map reference in the "Unnamed" field. There is a .pdf attachment in Appendix C of the manual explaining the creation of the operating system reference number.

Examples of address standardization protocols are shown on this link address protocol

All existing entries and new entries in the MAV application should contain the correct billing agency reference. You must enter the BA reference number to save any records in the MAV. Before starting any evaluation case work with the MAV, a new BA reference number must be obtained from the BA. It is essential that the BA reference numbers of all entries in the MAV are correct, and those marked with CLA (Current Real-Time Assessment) have the appropriate reference numbers, as this will be used to automatically match the leases provided in the collection information.

Need to pay attention to the fact that the key date is determined. If in any doubt, the caseworker should contact the operator/agent (follow up in writing) to confirm the following facts:

The date when you can engage in a useful career

C. The date the sharer visited the website (this is an MCC in itself)

d. If lease information is not yet provided

In the case of a deletion request, the request shall be confirmed by on-site inspection and, where appropriate, photographs taken before the deletion assessment. If the site is clearly still in operation or can be used beneficially, the agent/appellant must be contacted as soon as possible and asked to clarify the reasons for their request/suggestion. Leaving or closing the site is not enough to justify the deletion.

As of March 2008, the following operators have provided electronic rental returns;

These returns are included in P Drive

Many operators also include returns for a large number of unassessed sites, and all operators include their shared sites.

When possible, these data have been automatically entered into the MAV application, but there may be cases where the data is not recorded due to data matching issues. It should be noted that in the case of a possible match, the lease/license details are related to the host rather than the sharer. In cases where the caseworker believes that the site is shared (such as a rooftop site), the sharer’s electronic return should also be checked to gather detailed information such as site payment and occupancy date. In the absence of lease data on the MAV, if it has been manually matched with the electronic declaration form, the lease details should be entered manually on the MAV.

The return form (FOR) VO 6050 related to the 2010 revaluation must not be issued to Arqiva, National Grid Wireless (NGW) O2, Orange, Vodafone, 3 (Hutchison 3G) or T-Mobile without checking whether the website exists above Electronic lease data as described in Article 8.1. If the site is not listed in the electronic declaration form, VO6050 can be issued. VO6050 should not be sent for any "street" site. In addition to special circumstances and the occupants listed above, there is a presumption for individual FOR issues.

It has been centrally negotiated with the operators that provide electronic returns, requiring the return of the new site to be updated every year. The schedule for the new site should be checked by the group mast coordinator and returned to the telecommunications team via mast recommendations (each operator) every 3 months. The telecommunications team will then forward the request to each operator and monitor the response. If the information is not returned within a reasonable period of 56 days, you will be advised to issue a personal rent declaration form (VO6050).

The goal is to agree on most of the costs associated with SCAT 066 before the 2010 rating list is released. However, the cost guide will not be able to cover more unusual or larger types of mast structures, which is acceptable. For example, typical unusual locations would be "tree masts", "concealed masts" and "elevated platform structures" for masts built on floodplains. In these circumstances, the team was instructed to issue VO 6065 and request a full costing of any new structures.

The group is required to notify the telecommunications team of any unusual structure types and any new masts or towers built since 2007 through “mast recommendations”.

In the case of possible data matching, MSG has entered the returned (March 2008) electronic lease data into MAV. This information is displayed as the latest FOR and will be displayed on the summary export table (when selected).

The group is responsible for promptly inputting any data received from formal FOR or hearsay evidence into the MAV application. FOR should be recorded on the RSA on the day of receipt, and the detailed information should be entered within 3 working days; the same rental data should be entered into MAV within 3 working days after receipt. It is important to note the RSA where the FOR is returned, the full details can be found in the MAV application. Guidance on placing data can be found in Appendix D

The telecommunications industry is undergoing major changes and it is very important to accurately record all MCCs on MAV. This involves not only the evaluation unit and the host, but also the detailed information of the sharer.

It is important to distinguish between primary and secondary sharers, because only the primary sharers will pay the additional rent. The industry has agreed on the 2010 list. As a general rule of thumb, the minor sharer will be any non-mobile phone/telecom occupant who pays less than £3,500 for site share payments to AVD hosts each year. The type of site sharer should be considered, not just the interruption of payment by the site sharer. Taxi companies are usually regarded as small site sharers, but telecommunications or emergency service companies are not.

Details of minority shareholders should be recorded in the valuation description section of MAV. You can get advice on secondary/primary site sharers through "Mast Advice".

The details of the main sharer should be recorded in the MAV as described in Appendix F

Most of the old BBC and IBA broadcast sites are either freehold or occupied under old lease agreements. The old agreement allows the two broadcasting operators BBC and ITV to broadcast from each other's sites without additional rent or site sharing fees, saving operating costs. It is believed that under the reciprocal agreement, the BBC and IBA did not charge each other a share fee for the website. It is understood that it only applies to the following public sector channels BBC1, BBC 2, S4C and only one private channel ITV 1. This "reciprocal" agreement was established in 1991 on a more formal basis. However, it is necessary to further study the impact of "reciprocal agreements" on AVD's open market rental value.

All other terrestrial TV channels and commercial radio stations should be considered as personal primary site sharers.

The Mast Working Group (MWP) was originally created in May 1998 for the 2000 rating list and is composed of representatives from the Voice of America, the industry and its consultants. MWP reconvened the 2005 list to agree on costs and national plans for masts over 26 meters high.

For 2010, MWP has reached an intention to formulate and agree in advance a national plan for all telecommunication stations and office spaces (except rooftop stations other than M25) before the 2010 compilation date. VOA has discussed its proposal with the industry and its rating consultants.

The 2005 valuation method is consistent with 2010, and the valuation guidelines are as follows.

The valuation method can be divided into three components:

One. Buildings and valued equipment and machinery;

Bay site base rent; and

C. Site sharing-pay rent.

The valuation method is mainly based on the rent base of the site plus the contractor's base to reflect the added value of the site development (buildings, valued plant and machinery) not included in the site rent. The existence of site sharers increases the rental value of the site. Sometimes, especially in older leases, the venue sharer is already reflected in the main venue rent, or more commonly, the additional rent paid by each sharer, antenna or antenna to the landlord is called a "payment" . This will depend on the terms of the actual agreement. The revenue is usually based on the percentage of the site share paid by the equipment operator to the host site operator, usually 25%-35% on new sites, but may exceed 60% on rooftop sites, or they are fixed amounts based on the price list Antenna or antenna. Payaways should not be confused with site share payments made by operators to hosts, as these payments are not considered as direct rents. For example, site sharing payments usually include service and management fees.

There are basically three types of mast occupants;

Type 1: Single operator site, where the occupant broadcasts or transmits telecommunication signals as part of its own business or for its own purposes, and there is no site sharer;

Type 2: Site providers whose main business is to develop telecommunication sites and lease space to other operators and site sharers, but do not broadcast or transmit signals for their own purposes;

Type 3: Occupants of Type 1 are also site providers, or Occupants of Type 2 transmit signals for their own purposes and attract site sharers to their telecommunication sites.

The difference between Type 2 and Type 3 should be reflected in their respective valuations: Type 3 occupies more intensive use of the site, and its valuation reflects the use of the occupants themselves and the use of additional site sharers. In contrast, type 2 site operators will not benefit from their own site equipment, and will only attract other operators as sharers. This distinction can be reflected by downward adjustment of the rent for Type 2 occupied space, if the evidence supports this, and if the lease evidence is taken from Type 3 occupied space.

It is recommended that in the case of a type 2 site, the first major equipment occupant or site sharer is reflected in the base site rent, and only subsequent sharers are added.

There will be no site share value in the type 1 occupied site, and the site rent should reflect this in appropriate circumstances and be deducted from the similarly occupied site.

In some cases, it is necessary to replace existing masts with stronger structures to facilitate site sharing and may lead to renegotiation of lease agreements.

This is the contractor's basic surcharge for the rent of undeveloped sites. For further guidance on contractor base valuation, please refer to RM Contractor’s Valuation Basis. In all cases, the site should be valued based on the physical details of the key date, so it is important to accurately record site details, dates and notes and photos when the site changes. It is recommended that the operating system plan be kept in a file, annotated to record detailed information and include safe access routes to sites in rural areas.

The increase in contractors is based on the construction cost, and the capital is reduced at the statutory capital reduction rate. The list in 2010 is *tba%. It includes buildings, engine rooms, cabinets, etc., the mast structure itself, devaluable wiring, any backup generator sets, Spare batteries and related equipment, switchboards (larger sites), fences, rigid columns not included in other costs (the cost of masts and cabins usually include concrete foundations), gates, cable trays and other supporting steel structures, etc. . Any questions about the rating of P&M projects should be emailed to "Mast Suggestions". (More detailed instructions are included in RM Plant & Machinery.

Air-conditioning equipment found at telecommunications sites can usually only be evaluated in offices of larger sites. In other places, its main function is to cool invaluable equipment and mechanical equipment, such as switches and transmission equipment. In this case, it is invaluable as a processing plant and machine.

Rooftop installations sometimes place the equipment in a room in a building, and the antenna is connected to the room by a cable. Whether the internal computer room is included in the roof site rent should be clarified. If you use the actual roof site rent, please make sure that the rent does not reflect the accommodation, if you increase the equipment room, because this will be double counting.

The plan and detailed information of the roof installation should be obtained from the operator, as inspections are not possible in most cases. For health and safety reasons, rooftop sites should not be referenced, but photos can be taken from suitable and safe vantage points (such as entrances and exits on the roof).

The equipment and machinery cost elements for a typical single-operator rooftop site in 2010 should be £30,000 ERC per operator (usually three angular arrays (or 5.0 m short poles). This includes cabinets and wiring), but should be added separately Engine room. If the room is already occupied, if the room is not yet reflected in the rent, an additional "basic" roof space rent is required.

For Reval 2010 cases generated from the 2005 MAV application, the caseworker does not need to enter personal costs. The 2010 MAV application includes a comprehensive lookup table, which also inserts costs when necessary. The lookup table will automatically enter the new 2010 cost details, provided that the correct 2005 listing code is entered in the current real-time assessment (CLA) in the MAV in the 2005 listing. Special items need to manually enter the code/cost. The new 2010 case will require a complete 2010 cost guide reference. Since the 2010 code must be unique, the 2005 code is not always the same as the 2010 code. However, the lookup table will convert any old codes to new 2010 codes as needed. Any errors found should be sent to "Mast Advice".

Age and obsolescence allowances cannot be granted automatically as a right, but should be considered on the merits and facts of each case. Individual situations must be checked against the guidance notes and common adjustments contained in the 2010 Cost Guide and the information listed below. Based on experience, the allowance for buildings and civil engineering should be consistent with the main CG.

It should be noted that any quota applicable to the valuation of listed MAVs in 2005 will not be automatically carried forward to the 2010 valuation. It is appropriate to consider whether the allowance should be renewed for the new AVD and the nominal date determined in the case of major renovations.

At older sites, scrapping will be more common. Technology continues to develop at a faster rate, resulting in smaller electronic components and lighter antennas and antennas. Any permission for technology obsolescence should be judged based on the widely available and used technology in AVD (2008). The claim that the modern replacement mast will adopt a lighter or smaller design must be supported by a complete written report from a suitably qualified structural engineer and include evidence that the proposed modern replacement mast was actually constructed locally at AVD. Merely without a supporting statement, that a lighter structure is sufficient, it is not sufficient to justify permission. Some of the larger obsolete horn antennas weighing two tons are usually left in place, but are disconnected due to the high cost of removing them. When considering modern equivalent antennas, the requirements for site sharing and existing antenna heights should be considered. The appraiser should be convinced that, under appropriate circumstances, less modern buildings are reasonable.

In some locations, existing masts may become obsolete due to aging or loading, and replacements are constructed nearby. Over time, the antennas and antennas were transferred to the new mast and eventually the old mast was removed. It is acceptable to consider a margin for the old mast, as long as it can be proved that the structural capability of the new mast can accommodate all antennas and antennas on site without causing interference. The intention is to remove the old mast instead of using it for additional site sharing capacity.

Smaller electronic components require less space in buildings and cabins, but the need for space for site sharers or alternative storage use must be considered again. It is important to pay attention to the so-called scrap allowance, especially since the extra space is usually used for storage purposes. If there is any dispute about excess space quota, sometimes referred to as surplus, the venue should be inspected and the actual and unused areas should be determined.

As far as the 2010 rating list is concerned, the following has been agreed:

Prefabricated cabin-According to general experience, the cabin on a mobile phone site requires a maximum area of ​​6.25 square meters per operator. The caseworker should record the actual size of the cabin during the inspection and record it on the corresponding line in the estimate for future reference. The quota should only apply to prefabricated cabins of a single operator, similar to the Elliot cabins commonly found on mobile sites, and not to the brick-built cabins commonly found on broadcast sites.

If mobile operators share cabins, the required area shall be the actual area or (6.25+1.50) square meters multiplied by the number of operators sharing accommodation. Each operator +1.5 square meters is to provide additional circulation space on the basis of the standard 6.25 square meters. This quota does not apply to broadcast sites, because transmission equipment requires more space.

Brick/Stone Cabins-They can usually be found on older mobile sites and sites used for broadcasting. In addition, they may be built as part of planning requirements-such as in an area with outstanding natural beauty.

Caseworkers should not apply the same test as outlined in a) above. Instead, they should inspect the site internally and determine the level of accommodation used. The valuation should include an allowance equivalent to 50% of the vacant space.

For example, a brick hut is 16 square meters. According to internal inspections, it has been determined to occupy 4 square meters.

Therefore, 50% of the vacant space is 16 square meters – 4 square meters = 12 square meters unoccupied

Allowance @ 50% = 6 square meters in full valuation

Total = 10 square meters (full price)

Therefore, it is recommended that within the MAV, the value of 10 square meters and make appropriate comments in the remarks.

Unless otherwise stated, the following ratios are based on rent (if any) from January 2006 to March 2008:

After discussing with MWP, it was agreed to analyze the rents of green space sites with the aim of formulating a broad "national valuation" plan for areas outside of M25. The rent is initially screened and further refined to produce typical green spaces in the following categories:-

One. "Lamp pole" type site-Defined as a lamp pole with a height of 8 meters to 12.1 meters (inclusive).

All monopoles and towers-including street engineering sites and those with/without compounds ranging from 12.2 meters to 25.9 meters in height.

C. All monopoles and towers with compounds; heights from 26 meters to 35.9 meters

d. Fix masts and towers with compound; heights of 36 meters to 45.9 meters.

e. Fix the mast and tower with compound; height from 46 meters to 60.9 meters.

F. Fix masts and towers with compound; heights from 61 meters to 150.9 meters.

G. Fix masts and towers with compound; over 151 meters in height.

H. Single cable radiator of all heights

A generation. A pair of cable radiators all heights

j. Single and paired cable radiators with additional structures (ie poles/towers) that carry sharers of all heights.

gram. Pico or Micro Cell wall-mounted on buildings or information kiosks include; simple flagpole type on both sides of the building.

The lake TV/radio repeater "broadcast" site only has no sharers on the new 45-meter-long site. Sites not suitable for sharing with mobile operators

Based on the screening of lease evidence, certain types of venues in M25 have reached the following broad classifications;

South London and North London groups:-

1) Wall-mounted Pico or Micro Cell mounted on buildings or information kiosks, including; simple flagpole types on both sides of the building.

2) TV/radio repeater "broadcast" sites only have no sharers on newly built sites up to 45 meters in length. Sites not suitable for sharing with mobile operators.

**London Central Former Westminster Group and City Group**

1) Wall-mounted Pico or Micro Cell mounted on buildings or information kiosks, including; simple flagpole types on both sides of the building.

It was agreed with MWP that rooftop sites will be valued with GROUPS in the four categories of the entire network to use the delineated value range to develop a "broad valuation" plan for rooftop sites.

"The range of rental value delineated is based on a typical package of evidence in AVD and is related to the area/condition/topography of the roof. In the case of inheritance where the rent transmission has been indexed by RPI or OLD OMV or actually OMV is fixed after AVD, these Will be considered and weighted:-

Rent passing near AVD

Planning restrictions prevailing in the area

Type 1-Because they fall outside the defined value range, they are considered separately.

Type 2-Usually Prime and belongs to a defined value range.

Type 3-usually secondary, belonging to a defined value range·

Type 4-usually the third level, which belongs to the defined value range.

This classification also applies to water tower sites. The team should classify all rooftop sites accordingly after the analysis is completed in 2010. Various groups (except M25) are responsible for developing their valuation plans for the roof.

What should be remembered is:-

One. A comprehensive list of evidence needs to be produced and maintained to support the plan (the rent reviewed by the RPI is not reliable).

Wan will make a written plan and place it in the Group’s P drive (appropriate folder) and place it in the

One. The revaluation schedule and instructions must be followed.

In the absence of rental information, the group must make reasonable assumptions and must follow the instructions in paragraph 8.2 above.

Each operator has provided rental information, but in some cases, the information is not comprehensive enough for detailed and accurate analysis, so these evidences are weighted accordingly.

The available lease evidence for the new site constructed between January 1, 2006 and March 2008 is considered the most important.

There are a large number (approximately 3,000) of venues below 25.9 meters in height, providing a comprehensive overview of the market from 2006 to 2007. It is worth noting that compared to the leasing schedule established for the 2005 list, the number of new green spaces leased out during the two years (2008) of AVD has decreased. This supports the industry's view that most operators have a sufficient number of existing new sites. Based on the available evidence, rental growth between 2005 and 2010 listing AVD (2003-2008) appears to be limited.

Obviously, there is a difference in rental value between the smaller "lamp-post" masts with a height of less than 12.2 meters and the remaining sites below 25.9 meters. Most people in the industry believe that this is the result of the final structural height and related land occupation, rather than directly using specific cell types. VOA’s analysis of green space rents is based on mast height rather than community type. Therefore, for the 2010 list, Caseworkers will not separate the classification of macro base stations and micro base stations. From a detailed sample of sites less than 12.2 meters in height, open market rent (OMV) is used, with rents ranging from £1,750 to £3,000.

After reviewing the available records, if there should be differences in the basic rental terms between sites with/without defined compounds and between masts or towers, it is still inconclusive. Using a wide range of valuation methods, it was agreed to include OMV rents for all identifiable 12.2m to 25.9m high sites, including macro and micro units. In a sample of 186 rents, the annual rent ranged from £1,000 to £14,000; the average price of various operators ranged from £4,473 to £5,839.

Lease information for sites higher than 25.9 meters in height is limited, and most sites hold freehold rather than lease. In the height range of 26 meters to 35.9 meters, mobile phone operators and broadcasters have demand.

It is worth noting that since 2006, several lease renewals and rent reviews have not been completed for the part over 26 meters, and there are no new leases. Therefore, the total sample of rents over 26 meters is limited to 23 OMV rents. Most of the rent (12) is related to venues from 26 meters to 35.9 meters high, ranging from £5,000 to £15,000

It is difficult to develop a clear picture on these higher sites, because old-style leases are still prominent, these leases fully include all shares, and these must be taken into account (see Payaways and Caps PN 16.0-17.0 section)

For sites between 36 meters and 45.9 meters in height, the sample size is 5 and the value range is 3,600 to 7,500 pounds. For sites from 46 meters to 60.9 meters, the sample size is reduced to 4 rents, ranging from £3,000 to £32,000. 2 The final sample size of the rent is applicable to sites ranging from 61 meters to 150.9 meters, ranging from £5,000 to £13,125. There is currently no evidence of renting a site with a height of more than 151 meters in England in Wales.

The characteristic of these sites is still the need to have a relatively large area of ​​buffer land around the mast, partly for safety reasons, but also due to the expansion of the tension anchor bracket. The land is generally grazing. The sample size is very small, including 3 single-lid radiator rentals (not limited to OMV), ranging from £3,675 to a recently agreed price of £13,000 near a residential development area.

Payaway is the additional rent passed on to the landlord by the main site operator or host for other operators sharing the site. This is the established practice for calculating the tax payable of telecommunication stations and establishments in England and Wales, and it follows market practice. However, due to changes in individual lease agreements, the rent may be expressed as including all sharers or only certain sharers subject to Payaway. It has been agreed with MWP to analyze the evidence in 2010 to provide an acceptable "broad valuation" of "greenfield income" across the industry, and does not distinguish the structural height of any type of mainframe.

MWP has admitted that there are differences in how landlords perceive the value of Payaways and how they distinguish Green Field from Roof Top Sites. Therefore, there are different value (analysis) methods and value levels. Under no circumstances should the Green Field site share payment method be used because it is suitable for rooftop sites.

According to the available evidence, the average value of Payaways across the industry (except for M25) ranges from £1,635 to £2,555

Since no new rental evidence is currently available, a plan similar to the 2005 list will be followed, based on a 60% site share payment (except for M25). Please refer to Appendix E for the method

The available rental information in various size ranges indicates that the Caps in the 2010 list should be kept outside the M25 area. Consider those rents that include all-inclusive rents and Base + Payaways. However, these inclusive agreements are becoming less common than basic rent + rent payment. The smaller the site, the lower the upper limit, because the site is physically limited by the number of sharers that can be accommodated.

Please note that the upper limit does not apply to sites with multiple structures.

Based on the available evidence, the following plans are proposed. Please click below (Appendix I and Appendix J). In August 2008, the national plans of other sites have been submitted to MWP for agreement, but they have not been confirmed as consent.

An appendix has been attached to expand the content contained in 2010 PN. This practice note will be revised periodically to reflect the development of this category.

Any inquiries regarding this practice description should be submitted directly to the telecommunications team within the CEO's rating committee. First, this should be emailed to "Mast Suggestions" with the group mast coordinator, using the subject box for query.

Summary: SI 2421 England (October 1, 2000) and SI 3383 Wales (April 1, 2001) post-assessment unit guide

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Summary: Address standardization and ordnance survey work assistance for creating operating system reference numbers

Address standardization and ordnance survey reference number work assistance

One. The links provided in this appendix can help social workers in the correct way to create addresses based on the organization’s revised standards. As additional help, a copy of the Ordnance Survey-How to create a reference for help is also attached.

Bay Address Standardization Use this link to access examples of the correct way to create an address for this type of property.

C. Ordnance Survey-Reference Number This link will take you to work aids, designed to help you understand how the operating system reference number is composed.

Summary: Information required to record site details

3.2 Identification of lamppost types and street works

3.4 Identification of pico cells. Due to the size of Pico Cells and the tendency to use them in the coverage area, it is often difficult to identify them in the field. They are usually hidden behind store signs or gas station signs. It is important that they are recorded because Pico Cells is correct and because there is a significant difference in rental values ​​under the 2010 plan. It is recommended that the caseworker should consider the detailed information of each unit when only using Ofcom's site finder to identify the site. In most cases where the antenna appears to be less than 3 meters in height, this indicates that the unit is installed on a wall, not on a green field or rooftop site. The wattage output also provides guidance, especially the typical Pico Cell output is between 10 dbw and 7.5 dbw. For the 2010 revaluation, the cost guide code applicable to all Pico Cells is 86PU01. The value of Rateable P&M will be calculated automatically.

Summary: What to do after receiving FOR VO6050 Where VO 6050

FOR has returned. The data collection team should immediately forward the scanned copy to the caseworker who requested its release. Within 2 days after receiving the information, they should be satisfied with the quality of the information returned and notify the data capture team that the FOR is complete. The data capture will then log the details on the RSA. Regardless of whether the site is freehold or leasehold, the caseworker should use the input screen to record the details in the MAV application. If the site is freehold or leasehold and the sharer is present, you should enter the total amount paid back for the site share in Section 14.1, as shown below:

Rent or sublet all or part of the property-Y

Number of sublet-total number of sharers

The total annual rent of the sublet-the total site share payment remarks box is marked as type 6050 telecommunications site-please refer to the MAV application entry for details

The date must be entered into the non-bulk server communication mast application now called MAV.

The data on the returned VO6050 can be directly input into TAB 4 ~ FOR Data. The input box reflects the questions contained in the telecom mast and radio return form.

Telecom mast and radio return table

Non-Bulk Server Communication Mast Application (MAV)-Table 4-FOR Data

Summary: Working example of a shared roof site-assuming roof type category 2

Appendix E Image 1-Working Example of Shared Roof Site-Assuming Roof Type Category 2

Appendix E Image 2-Working Example of Shared Roof Site-Assuming Roof Type Category 2

Example of summary work for shared greenfield sites-primary and secondary sharers

Appendix F Figure 1-Working example of shared greenfield sites-primary and secondary sharers

Appendix F Figure 2-Working example of shared greenfield sites-primary and secondary sharers

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Summary: T-Mobile and 3's correspondence address

9.1 Green space outside M25

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