Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Council Tax Appeals

General Appeal Rights

Appeals against Banding

There are only limited circumstances when an appeal can be made.

For example: demolition of a property, conversion of houses into flats and physical changes in the locality which may affect the value.

A taxpayer can also appeal within 6 months of becoming a taxpayer or having their band changed, and within 6 months of a band change to a property similar to their own.

If you require further information on appeals against bandings you should contact:

The Listing Officer
Valuation Office Agency
Darwin House
2 The Mount
SHREWSBURY
SY3 8PU

Tel: (01743) 840400

Website: www.voa.gov.uk

Appeals against Council Tax Liability

In addition to an appeal against your valuation band, you may appeal if you consider that you are not liable for Council Tax. For Example:

- you are not the resident or the owner

- you consider your property should be exempt, or

- you have been refused a discount to which you believe you are entiltled, or

- that Telford and Wrekin council has made a mistake in calculating your bill.

If you wish to make an appeal on any of the above, you should firstly notify Telford & Wrekin Council in writing so that it has an opportunity to consider your case.

You have a further right of appeal to a Valuation Tribunal if you still disagree with the Council's decision. Details of that procedure will be given when you are notified of the result of your initial appeal. Initial appeals should be addressed to: The Revenues and Benefits Services Manager, P.O. Box 249, Civic Offices, Telford TF3 4LP.

Making an appeal either against banding or generally does not entitle you to withhold payment. If your appeal is successful you will be entitled to a refund of any overpaid Council Tax.



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