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Tribunals · Dacorum Borough Council · 2023 rating list

HIGH BANKS HOUSE, LAWN LANE, HP3 9WH

Offices and premises Decided 27 May 2026 CHG101200528 Ryan

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV · 2023 list£92,000
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£55,000from 1 Apr 2023

Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (HIGH BANKS HOUSE, LAWN LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9WH). Every property is listed below.

The 2 properties in this decision

One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2023 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.

The properties covered by this tribunal decision, with the figures it states for each
PropertyOriginal RVSoughtTribunal decidedOutcome
TELFORD HOUSE, CORNER HALL, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9HN——£169,000Allowed in part
HIGH BANKS HOUSE, LAWN LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9WHThis appeal£92,000—£55,000Allowed in part

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants challenged the rateable values of two office properties entered in the 2023 Rating List. Prior to the hearing, the parties reached agreement on revised valuations. The tribunal confirmed the agreed RVs of £169,000 for Telford House and £55,000 for High Banks House, both effective from 1 April 2023.

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

Grounds argued

  • Valuation method
Evidence
None from the ratepayer
Hearing
7 May 2026

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