Localised Restrictions Support Scheme
This scheme is for businesses which are required to close under new Coronavirus restrictions.
This scheme is for businesses which are required to close under new Coronavirus restrictions.
The scheme is only open to businesses which have been required to close or have had business activities at their premises directly curtailed by the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020.
Businesses must meet 3 eligibility criteria:
If you consider that your business is eligible for support from the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme in line with the legislation, you must apply online only. Support payments are only issued when an online application for the relevant business premises has been submitted and is found to be eligible for the support payment according to the scheme’s criteria.
The scheme is designed to support the occupying business in a property, not the landlord or managing agent. Applications must only be submitted by an authorised representative for the business which occupies the premises, such as the business owner, director or a senior manager. Landlords must not complete this application form on behalf of tenant businesses who rent their premises.
If you operate from more than one eligible premises, you may apply for support in respect of each one. You must complete a separate online application for each separate premises that you consider may be eligible for support.
Applications will be processed in line with the following regulations:
There are a number of exclusions to the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme, including:
The level of support that successful applicants will receive is based on the Total Net Annual Value (NAV) of the property from which the business operates:
Applications will be made online. You must use the online form below to apply for the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme.
Applicants should be aware that if any information provided on their application form is later found to be fraudulent or false, repayment of funding will be required.
You do not need to reapply for funding if restrictions are extended. If you have been a successful applicant payments will automatically continue.
This page was last updated 7 January 2021
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