Adjudicators will not always go with the argument waiting isn't stopping use the exemption i posted earlier File your appeal and write only " i rely on my representations and will add further evidence later
Thanks for the advice.
Just don't understand: why "later" will I have further evidence? i.e. what will change then?
Adjudicators will not always go with the argument waiting isn't stopping use the exemption i posted earlier File your appeal and write only " i rely on my representations and will add further evidence later
But they did put their reasoning in writing and therefore it forms part of the evidence trail.
The OP's position has been consistent. We need to check whether the council's responses are similar.
We haven't yet seen the PCN (!!) and therefore the issue of obs time is still an unknown.
We still do not know definitively whether the discount was re-offered, although one could guess from 'Key Events'.
The NOR does not address the issues which arise under 15(3), 15(4), 15(7) and 15(11), did the initial response?
IMO, we need to see their response.
But if we don't, we don't.
But OP, at least post the PCN.
OP, where is the response to your earlier reps, we must see it and they say it was enclosed?As mentioned earlier, I haven't received any letter or email!
Any advice?
'..A response[to your informal reps] was sent [ to the email address given] on 22/12/2023... I have attached a copy..'
Where is it? We need to see whether the discount was re-offered and what conditions applied.
Also, have you checked your junk etc. mail?
Firstly post the NoR the right way up so it can be read then it will be that we can help you with an appeal to the tribunal
What did their response say?
Maybe they did not re-offer the discount, they didn't have to as your challenge was not made within the initial 14-day period. But you must find out before you consider your formal reps.
So you're saying that they sent a response to your informal challenge on 22nd Nov which you have yet to receive, and now you have a Notice to Owner. This, unfortunately is so common that the PCN will have a warning about it if you read the small print. Something along the lines of, 'if you submit a challenge, but get a Notice to Owner anyway, you must respond to the NtO'.
The message is that although you have submitted reps, you must submit them again in response to the Notice to Owner. Do not ignore the NtO, or you'll lose your right to appeal to the adjudicators. All you have to do is resubmit your original reps. Others may comment so wait a bit, but don't miss the deadline on the NtO, or it will be game, set, and match to the council.
Thank you for the prompt response and the helpful letter. Your support is greatly appreciated.