Tribunals · East Hertfordshire District Council · 2017 rating list

25 BIRCHERLEY GREEN, SG14 1BN

Shop and premises Decided 8 June 2026 CHG101187886 GL Hearn Limited

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

Original RV£50,000

Ratepayer sought£30,000

VO conceded first£46,500−7% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£42,500from 2 Jan 2019

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 contended that the subject retail property was severely affected by major redevelopment works at Bircherley Green, seeking a 40% allowance based on the closure of the shopping centre and car park from January 2019 and reduced visibility. The Valuation Officer had allowed only 7.5%. The tribunal found that whilst the subject property was impacted by reduced footfall and loss of loading bay access due to its disadvantaged position adjoining the development site, a 40% allowance was not justified as the principal demolition phases had concluded by the material day. The tribunal allowed an allowance of 15%, reducing the RV to £42,500 effective from 2 January 2019.

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