Due to the smoking ban being implemented on Public houses, i.e., Pubs, in 2007 the Valuation Office Agency, who rate business assessments, were initially turning down appeals on the grounds that there had been no material change in the way that the pub was used. However, following subsequent legal advice, the Valuation Office is now willing to consider appeals against rateable values by pubs on the grounds of the impact of the smoking ban.
Should a Publican wish to appeal against their rateable value, please contact the Valuation Office Agency direct on Tel. 01737 754000 (57-65 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1RB) or via their website www.voa.gov.uk (external website).
