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Business Rates Relief Application

An application asking a council to assess relief for a single occupied business property.

Jurisdiction: England and Wales - completed fictional worked example

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# BUSINESS RATES RELIEF APPLICATION

Date: 9 May 2038

Parties: Willow & Finch Ltd and Westford Borough Council

## 1. Addressee and subject

To the Revenues Team, Westford Borough Council. Subject: Willow & Finch Ltd, Unit 7, Mill Yard, Westford WF3 2LA, and an application for assessment of business-rates relief.

## 2. Property and occupation facts

Willow & Finch occupied the unit from 1 April 2038. Its stated rateable value is £8,900. This is the company's only occupied business property, and the premises are used as a stationery shop staffed by three employees.

## 3. Basis and careful request

We ask the council to assess the application under the relief rules in force for the relevant period. We do not assert an entitlement before valuation, current-rule checks and council verification, and we will disclose any relevant change in occupation or property holdings.

## 4. Evidence enclosed

Enclosures are the lease, the rates demand, a company property declaration and a payroll summary. Please tell us if you require accounts, ratepayer identification, floor-area information or another document to verify the application.

## 5. Decision and sign-off

Please confirm the decision, any effective date, the instalment adjustment and any review or appeal route in writing. Signed for Willow & Finch Ltd by Hannah Price, Finance Director, on 9 May 2038.

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