Tribunals · Hertsmere Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, WD6 1FX

Film studios and premises Decided 7 October 2025 CHG101192058 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£640,000from 20 Sept 2022

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 (Sky Studios) challenged the rateable values for five phases of a new film studio, arguing that substantial allowances should be made for disturbances caused by ongoing construction works affecting site security, power/lighting, access, and noise/dust/vibration. The tribunal, having inspected the property and reviewed photographs showing significant construction activity, found that a tapered allowance approach was appropriate, with the impact diminishing as construction progressed. The tribunal allowed appeals 1-3 in part or fully, awarding allowances of 30%, 20%, and 15% respectively, but dismissed appeals 4-5 as the agreed allowances of 10% and 7.5% were reasonable given proximity to completion.

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