Who can apply, how to apply, information to include in your application, after you apply, how to renew your relief.
We can give discretionary business rates relief to properties which provide benefits to the local community.
You can only apply for this relief in exceptional circumstances and if you do not qualify for other discretionary reliefs:
Your application must show:
For your application to be reviewed and decided before the next financial year, you must apply before the end of September each year.
We may ask you to provide additional information to support your application.
Before you apply, read our discretionary business rates relief guidance – section 5.
Discretionary business rates relief policy (PDF, 155.74 KB)Contact us to apply.
While we process your application, you must continue to pay your business rates until you hear from us.
We will contact you by post or email within 14 days of our decision.
Our decision is final. There is no formal right of appeal for this discretionary relief.
You must apply for discretionary relief each year, if your application is:
You must apply for discretionary relief every 3 years, if your application is:
