Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the appeals procedure against a proposed increase in rateable value; and what estimate they have made of the average length of time which will be required for an appeal to be considered.

A ratepayer that wishes to appeal in relation to their rateable value has the right to make a proposal to Valuation Office Agency. If it is not resolved, the proposal is considered by the Valuation Tribunal for England as an appeal. The Government will introduce a new appeals system from April 2017 which streamlines the process and promotes early engagement by all parties to help resolve cases quickly. However, the time required for resolving appeals will depend on the complexity of the issues in any particular case.