Tribunals · Stevenage Borough Council · 2023 rating list

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

Offices and premises Decided 1 May 2025 CHG101155180 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 appellant sought reduction in the price per m² adopted from £185 to between £120-£140 per m² based on limited rental evidence. The tribunal considered the rental evidence for 6 Arlington Court and 10 Gateway 1000 as most persuasive, analysing to between £122-£125 per m² (break clause) to £140 (full lease) and £183 per m² respectively. The tribunal found the appellant's £120 per m² and respondent's £175 per m² unreasonable, and adopted £150 per m² as a reasonable middle ground between the lower rental evidence and the lease renewal comparables, allowing the appeals in part.

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