Tribunals · East Hertfordshire District Council · 2023 rating list

Bm Trevillion Interiors, The Old Library, SG14 1RB

Office and premises Decided 11 May 2026 CHG101350089 Michael Clayton MRICS

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

Original RV£56,500£160/m²

Ratepayer sought£30,000

VO conceded first£44,000−22% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£40,500£110/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 challenged the 2023 list entry of £56,500 RV (£160/m²), arguing it should be reduced to £30,000 RV (£85/m²) based on comparable properties and allocation of storage rooms. The VO conceded to £44,000 RV (£120/m²). The tribunal found the evidence limited but considered the relevant comparable at £84.94/m² alongside the trend from newer offices valued at £125/m² in the 2023 list. The tribunal determined the appeal property should be valued at £110/m², allowing a 5% reduction for inferior natural light in storage areas, resulting in a tribunal valuation of £40,500 RV.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was B.M TREVILLION INTERIORS LTD, represented.