This scheme is to ensure that properties that lose SBBS relief eligibility do so in a phased manner, the maximum increase in the rates liability relative to 31 March 2023 will be capped at £600 in 2023-24, rising to £1,200 in 2024-25 and £1,800 in 2025-26.

To be eligible the property has to have been occupied and in receipt of SBBS at 31 March 2023.

Relief is not awarded automatically and an application for relief must be made by the ratepayer, or a person authorised to act on behalf of the ratepayer.

To apply for this relief, email the Revenues Team businessrates@northlan.gov.uk or call 01698 403213 for an application to be issued.  

Or,

View and manage your non-domestic rates account online (see below).

Register for secure access to your business rates account online.

View your information at any time without needing to keep track of or store paper bills.

Remember - if you are granted relief and the circumstances that led to that relief change, you must tell us.