Backdating
Ratepayers are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as the part occupation occurs.
This provides us with an opportunity to inspect the property, and also enables any relief to be applied to the account as soon as is practical.
We appreciate that in some circumstances, a backdated claim cannot be avoided; therefore, any application must be supported with the appropriate proof, and an explanation of why the application was not made at the time.
If we are not satisfied with the level of proof submitted with a backdated application, we reserve the right to refuse the application, although all efforts will be made to discuss this with the ratepayer.