Tribunals · Stevenage Borough Council · 2023 rating list

12, GATEWAY 1000, ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, WHITTLE WAY, SG1 2FP

Offices and premises Decided 1 May 2025 CHG101150769 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£34,250£185/m²

Ratepayer sought£120

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£27,750£150/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 4 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants sought a reduction in the price per m² from £185 to between £120-£140 per m² based on limited rental evidence from lettings at 6 Arlington Court (£122-£140 per m² depending on break clause) and 10 Gateway 1000 (£183 per m²). The tribunal found that the appellant's £120 per m² and the respondent's £175 per m² were both unreasonable. Considering all available rental evidence including the lease renewal at Solar House (£165 per m²), the tribunal adopted £150 per m² as a reasonable middle ground between the lower and higher rental evidence.

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