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3.1 Generalist valuers are responsible for the survey and valuation of this class.

3.2 It is anticipated that each Regional Valuation Unit (RVU) will have a named individual responsible for the class. More than one named individual is recommended for succession planning.

3.3 It is also recommended that each RVU should allocate a named coordinator, or Lead Valuer, to act as a point of contact within the Unit. This Lead Valuer will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Units valuation scheme and also for liaising on value and technical issues with other Lead Valuers across adjoining Units. The Lead Valuer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.

3.4 For establishments that are at the interface with Public Houses refer to paragraph 8.8.3.

4.1 The E/ A3 Restaurant Class Co-ordination Team (CCT) has overall responsibility for the co-ordination of this class. The team are responsible for the approach to and the accuracy and consistency of E/ A3 restaurant valuations.

4.2 The Practice Note describes the valuation basis for revaluation and the CCT will provide advice as necessary during the life of the rating lists.

4.3 Valuers have a responsibility to:

• follow the advice given at all times - practice notes are mandatory
• not depart from the guidance given on appeals or maintenance work, without approval from the co-ordination team.

5.1 A restaurant must comply with certain legislation to trade and compliance is assumed.

5.2 The Town and Country Planning use classes order 1987 (as amended) determines permitted use. This Order was amended in England in 2005 dividing the A3 Class further into:

A3 - Restaurants and Cafes for the sale of food and drink for consumption on the premises - restaurants, snack bars and cafs. A3 excludes internet cafs because such cafs fall within A1 use.

A4 - Drinking Establishments the primary purpose for the sale and consumption of alcohol on the premises - typically public houses, bars and wine bars (but not night clubs) and,

A5 - Hot Food Takeaways for the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises.The amendments to the Order only apply in England and do not apply in Wales which retained the original A3 Use Class under the 1987 Order.

5.3 Change of use from A3 is generally permitted to either A1 or A2 under the permitted development rights without the need for further planning permission.

5.4 Change of use from A4 and A5 is generally permitted to either A1, A2 or A3 under the permitted development rights without the need for further planning permission.There is no permitte

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