Tribunals · Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council · 2023 rating list

10 Prospect Place, AL6 9EN

Offices and premises Decided 6 January 2026 CHG101295827 Marston Associates - Martin Brownstone

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

Original RV£33,000£185/m²

Ratepayer sought£25,000

VO conceded first£28,500−14% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£27,000£150/m²

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 argued the base rate of £185/m2 was excessive and sought an RV of £25,000, citing comparable properties at lower rates and arguing for a 30% quantum allowance due to the property being above the small business rate relief threshold. The tribunal found that evidence from comparable properties (17-17a Mill Lane, 2 Codicote Road, and 16 Prospect Place) supported a reduction, and determined a rate of £150/m2 was reasonable, resulting in an RV of £27,000 from 1 April 2023.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was RS PARTNERSHIP LTD, represented.