Rejections Process for FRs
This page will explain how to reject FR applications. The first step is to consider the attached applications.
ALWAYS BEGIN THE REJECTION PROCESS IN CMS.
These instructions are for CMS applications only. For paper applications see Legal and Plans Officers - Post Intake Rejections.
Rejecting attached applications
If there are applications attached to the FR then these will need to be dealt with before rejecting the FR case. Follow the relevant process below.
Dealings attachments
If there are DW applications attached to an FR then these applications need to be detached and dealt with before rejecting the FR case. If the attached applications are CMS DW cases, then follow this process: Detach the DWs from the FR on LRS. If there are multiple applications attached, you only need to detach the relevant one(s). If there is an associated LR-id (CMS DW) then follow these instructions BEFORE rejecting the FR. You do not need to refer the prior to rejecting so ignore the first few steps in the DW process. Begin the FR rejection as per the 'CMS FR Rejection Process' below. If the attached applications are non-CMS "Paper" DW cases, then follow this process: Detach the DWs from the FR on LRS. If there are multiple applications attached but not all are being rejected, you only need to detach the relevant one(s). Do a document request on CMS. Ensure that all of the cases including the DW are delivered to you. Complete the Document Request Process and wait until Document services complete the whole cycle. You should only return the CMS FR case to Document Services. You should retain the paper DW to be rejected. Once Document Services have acknowledged receipt of the case and the Document Request is closed . Complete the rejection letter for the DWs and pass the physical case to the rejection team as per current paper case practice. They will complete the rejection process and return the DWs to the agent. Begin the FR rejection as per the 'CMS FR Rejection Process' below. If you are working in SVP, contact an MBH Business Lead to arrange the document request before beginning the rejection process.
First Attached
Follow these instructions when rejecting any FA application. Where the FR application is live, detach the FA from the FR on LRS. before following these instructions. If there is an FA to be rejected, then the main difference is to ensure that the Title is not closed/cancelled. If there is an FA to be rejected, follow this process: Reject in CMS Depending on the scenario, follow the full or partial rejection process in CMS before cancelling the LRS application. If you are not sure which process to follow then refer the case to your referral point. Refer to Plans (there is no allocated officer for the duty - any plans officer within the service teams can deal with the case). Enter note for plans rejection officer in application workdesk (right click for picklist and select Cancellation Instructions to plans). Refer to plans rejection officer under Plans Settle. Plans rejection officer will release to Legal Cancel. Update and cancel LRS Take on LRS application at Legal Cancel. Open LRS application workdesk. Change category to CP/CL/CI. Add rejection details to prefix field of property description (right click for picklist and select for DW and DW type applications (application being cancelled)), complete reason and date. Add N&I to application workdesk (right click for picklist & select cancel separate DW/FA/TA) and complete all fields. Release case to Despatch Cancel and OK warning title not confirmed. Take on case at Despatch Cancel. Click cancel in application workdesk. If necessary, refer to instructions to cancel any shared plot application. Email Sasine Enquiries in the following terms to get closing note cancelled. To: Sasine Enquiries Subject: Closing Note - Application Rejected Email Content: County: Search Sheet: Title Number: Please amend closing note to read 'application rejected on dd/mm/yy' LRS Cancellation Date:
Shared Plot/Other applications
If there are shared plot applications or other additional LRS applications that are not part of any CMS case then refer to the appropriate referral point for further guidance.
FR valid but attachments invalid
If it is only the attachment that is to be rejected, follow the relevant processes above to reject the invalid cases. Then continue to process the FR and any other valid applications as normal.
If only part of the FR CMS case is being rejected but the remaining FR and attached applications can continue to be registered then reject the invalid part as per the 'CMS FR Partial Rejection Process' below.
Rejecting FR applications
Once you have dealt with any attachments, follow the relevant (Full or Partial) process below to reject the FR application.
On CMS, click Submit.
On the next screen review rejection reasons and explanation text.
If the text does not need to be amended, click Submit.
If you need to amend the explanation text click Amend Explanation.
This makes the text editable.
If you picked Other as the rejection reason or one of the reasons where text needs to be "deleted as appropriate" then the text will already be editable and there will be no Amend Explanation button.
Amend the text as required and click Submit.
On the next screen review the notification email addresses and addresses to ensure these are correct. If email details are populated the Rejection letter will be emailed.
To modify the notification details click Amend.
Update the existing email address or add new ones in. (E.g. if there are additional handwritten email addresses on the form then you should add these at this point).
You can also change how the agent will receive the notification i.e. email or post.
To change the postal address click 'Add new FAS address' and click Done when you have made the changes.
If there is another agent that requires to be notified of the rejection in addition to the presenting agent then also add their email address at this point.
If it has been decided that the agent wishes to be communicated with via post and not by email then add instructions for Document Services in the 'Note for Despatch Team' box.
Once all correspondence information has been updated, click Submit.
The Finalise Rejection Correspondence page is the final opportunity in the process to review and make any amendments to the rejection correspondence.
To make changes click 'Amend Correspondence'.
Make any relevant changes.
e.g. entering the UID for the cheque overpayment type letters or add additional text.
Click Save.
Click on 'Correspondence' link to toggle back and forth between the correspondence generated and the edit screen if necessary.
When the correspondence is accurate, click Submit.
On the next screen to finalise the rejection, click Submit.
There is an opportunity at this stage to Save or Cancel the rejection.
The application(s) that have been rejected will now be titled Rejected in the APF Documents side bar.
The rejection letter that has been produced will now appear in the supporting documents section.
If there are supporting documents then you will need to categorise these for archiving then click Submit to resolve the case.
Email Sasine Enquiries in the following terms to get closing note cancelled.
Example template email
To:
Sasine Enquiries
Subject:
Closing Note - Application Rejected
Email Content:
County:
Search Sheet:
Title Number:
Please amend closing note to read 'application rejected on dd/mm/yy'
LRS Cancellation Date: