- In order to proceed with your application, a plan of the property will be required clearly indicating the occupied and empty areas
- To verify your application, an Inspector from Warwick District Council will visit your premises
- This application is subject to approval by the Exchequer Manager and is generally only approved in cases where the part occupation is for a short period only
- If relief is approved the Council will write to the Valuation Office Agency to request the rateable value split between the empty and void portions and will amend your bill accordingly
- Should the unoccupied part become occupied, following the approval of this application, you must notify the Council immediately
- Any relief will cease on 31 March of the applicable year unless the empty part becomes re-occupied prior to this date. You must reapply on or after the 1 April if you wish to be considered for further relief
- The Council have adopted a guidance paper when considering applications - partly occupied property relief application guidance notes
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