National Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates) Discretionary Rate Relief Policy
Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy - Applications
- an application form should be completed by the ratepayer or an organisation properly authorised to apply on the ratepayers behalf.
- supporting evidence will be required as considered necessary to properly assess an application. There will be a requirement to set out the benefits that ratepayer considers the business provides to residents.
- the ratepayer has a responsibility to notify the council when circumstances change.
- ratepayers must continue to pay amounts due whilst the application is being considered. Where payments are not received recovery action may continue.
- awards for retrospective periods may not be made.
- in line with the Council's decision-making arrangements, the granting of applications of relief will be decided by the Council's Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer) or the Executive Member and/or Executive Cabinet.
- there is no right of appeal although ratepayers may ask for the decision to be reconsidered if new, relevant information can be provided.