Tribunals · East Hertfordshire District Council · 2017 rating list

Suite 2 The Old Stables, Cannons Mill Lane, CM23 2BN

Office premises Decided 10 September 2025 CHG100856319 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited/Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV—£140/m²

Ratepayer sought£24,500

VO conceded first£26,250

Tribunal decided£24,500£130/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought removal of a 15% uplift applied to the office valuation due to refurbishment in the 1990s, and a price per m² of £130 (RV £24,500). The Valuation Officer had reduced the price per m² from £140 to £130 but retained the uplift, then at hearing conceded the uplift should be removed but increased the price per m² back to £140 (RV £26,250). The tribunal found the rental evidence compelling, supporting the removal of the uplift and the £130 per m² price, and allowed the appeal at £24,500.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Ontrack International Limited, represented.