How to apply
You can email us at businessrates@hillingdon.gov.uk to request this relief by providing the full details below
- details of the part of the property that is not in use
- a (to scale) map of the property clearly defining the areas in use/not in use
- the dates or approximate dates that the unused area will be empty for
- the reason for the area being unused (for example, practical difficulties of occupation)
- plans for re-occupation of the whole property
- any additional information which will assist us in making a decision
Relief can be given where it is not practical to occupy the whole premises, for example, due to flood or storm damage, fire damage, building works and phased occupation or vacation of the site.
Relief will not normally be allowed if the unoccupied area is surplus to requirements, or if any under occupation is part of the normal operational running of the business. However, all relevant circumstances will be considered when reviewing each application.
We may wish to physically inspect the premises to verify the details of your application, prior to a final determination being made. If this is the case, we will discuss the arrangements for the visit with you.
Full rates remain payable pending the outcome of any application for part occupied relief.
We may take into account other factors, including:
- the financial amount of the award (and cost to local taxpayers)
- the effect of awarding/not awarding the relief (for example, local job losses and business unable to relocate into area)