Tribunals · Hertsmere Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, WD6 1FX

Film studios and premises Decided 7 October 2025 CHG101186424 GL Hearn Limited - Star 2017

OutcomeMixed

Original RV£915,000

Ratepayer sought£555,000

VO conceded first£735,000−20% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£640,000

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 5 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable values of a film studio complex at five phases, arguing that allowances should be applied to reflect disturbances from ongoing construction works. The appellant initially sought a 39.5% allowance across all phases but revised to seek tapered allowances ranging from 39.5% (phase 1) to 10% (phase 5). The tribunal found that whilst the major construction works would impact the hypothetical tenant's bid, a tapered approach was appropriate. The tribunal allowed appeals 1-3 in part/wholly with revised allowances of 30%, 20%, and 15% respectively, but dismissed appeals 4-5 where it upheld the VO's allowances of 10% and 7.5%.

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