Decision details

Decision:

That the Business Rates Hardship Relief for the application as detailed within the private, circulated report, be refused.

Reasons for Decision:

1.                 The long term viability of the business could not be guaranteed.

2.                 The community would not be adversely affected by the loss of the business in the Neath area.

3.                 The business does not have a large workforce, job losses would be minimal.

4.                 The applicant should have be more proactive in providing information to the Valuation Office in seeking a reduction in his business rates.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.