Guidance Notes

Discretionary Relief- Former Agricultural Premises.

Each application will be formally considered by the Council's Revenues & Benefits Manager and will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

1. Any application for relief should be made on the appropriate application form.
2. Any decision made must be in the interests of the Council Taxpayers of Bridgnorth District Council area.
3. The Revenues & Benefits Manager must be satisfied that without this relief the applicant would suffer hardship.
4. The Revenues & Benefits Manager will consider the value of the business to the locality.
5. The size, location and type of business will also be considered.
6. Relief of up to 100% can be allowed.
7. Any relief granted would be considered to be effective from the start of the financial year in which the application was received.
8. Applications will not be considered in respect of businesses that have ceased trading, as any relief granted in those circumstances would not bring benefits to the local community.
9. The rateable value of the property must be below £7,000.