Business Support Grants for Empty Retail Units - Thanet District ...

Application pack for Business Support GrantsWhy we ask the questionsWe are allocating public money and therefore need to ensure those in receipt of the funding can befully accountable. If your application is successful, we will use your details to set-up your paymenton our secure financial system.Grant offer letterOnce the applications forms have been reviewed, those who are successful will be sent a GrantOffer Letter. This will include the conditions in relation to accessing the funding and what isexpected from the recipient. On top of the specifics for the project these include:• A monitoring visit to check that the funding has been spent in the areas it was requested for;this will be highlighted in the letter from the application form• The recipient will be required to sign-up to visits from a Business Link AdvisorCouncil Contact DetailsBusiness Support GrantsLouise Askew, Economic Development Officer on 01843 577178 or louise.askew@thanet.gov.ukPlanning permissionIn planning terms, consent from the council must be gained if there is any 'material' change of useto a property or building. In most cases it is relatively straightforward as to what constitutes amaterial change of useContact 01843 577150 for more information or email planning.services@thanet.gov.uk or visit thePlanning Portal www.planningportal.gov.ukBuilding regulationsAny structural alterations to or conversion of a building require building regulation approval, contactBuilding Control on 01843 577502 for more informationEnvironmental Health Food TeamA food business means any businesses that provide food to others whether for profit or not. Foodincludes drinks, chewing gum and similar products, any substance which is used as an ingredientof a food product and any substance which is used for human consumption.Please contact us at environmental.health@thanet.gov.uk or 01843 577000 for information oradvice.LicensingCertain businesses require licensing permissions, contact 01843 577413 for more informationBusiness RatesIf you are opening a business, you need to think about paying Business Rates on the property fromwhere the business operates. Contact on 01843 577557 or e-mail business.rates@thanet.gov.ukThanet District Council http://www.thanet.gov.uk/business| p 7