There are two separate entries in the rating list as follows:

Shop & Premises, 59 St James Street, Brighton, BN2 1QG Rateable Value is £8,100. 2013/14 gross rates liability = £3,742.20

Shop & Premises, 60 St James Street, Brighton, BN2 1QG Rateable Value is £4,950. 2013/14 gross rates liability = £2,286.90.

I would like to know whether 60 St James place is currently except from business rates and if it is, under what exception.

The liable party is currently receiving 100% Small Business Rate Relief.

I would like to know if possible, whether 60 St. James Street is currently leased to a individual, company or organisation, and be provided their contact details.

The liable party is an individual, their name and contact details are considered to be personal and therefore exempt from disclosure.

I would like to know whether a charity or non-profit organisation taking on a lease at 60 St James Street would result in a lower business rate value than that which is currently being paid

If a registered charity occupied the shop and was selling mainly donated goods, it would be entitled to 80% charitable rate relief. It could also apply for discretionary rate relief to top up the 80% relief. A non-profit organisation would not be entitled to the 80% charitable rate relief, but may be entitled to Small Business Rate Relief. The qualifying criteria can be found on the Council’s website here: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/.... Discretionary rate relief of up to 100% of the bill could also be awarded to a non-profit organisation.