AppealsAppeals against valuation bands
You can appeal against your property's valuation band:
- within six months of becoming the Council Tax payer, as long as the last Council Tax payer for the property did not make an appeal;
- if there is a 'material reduction' in the value of your property (for example, if part of the property is demolished, or if there are physical changes to the area); or
- if the Valuation Office changes the valuation band.
The Valuation Office can increase the valuation band of a property if there has been a 'material increase' in its value (for example, if the property is extended). This increase in the valuation band will not take effect until you sell the property, or upon a new Council Tax List being produced.
If you appeal against your valuation band, you must continue to pay your Council Tax bill while you are waiting for the appeal to be settled. We will refund any overpayment of Council Tax you make.
Other Appeals
If you do not agree with a decision we have made about:
- who should pay Council Tax;
- granting an exemption;
- granting a discount;
- granting disabled relief;
you should write to us to appeal against the decision, giving your reasons why you think we are wrong.
If we do not consider your appeal within two months, or if we do not change our decision, you can appeal to the:
South Wales Valuation Tribunal
22 Gold Tops
Newport
NP20 4PG
Telephone Number: 01633 255003
FAX: 01633 255004
Email: southwales.vt@vto.gsx.gov.uk
You must make your appeal to the Valuation Tribunal:
- within two months of the date we told you that we would not change our decision;
- within four months of the date you appealed to us if we do not reply to you within two months.
You can attend the Valuation Tribunal to present your case in person or you can choose a solicitor or someone else to represent you.
You should continue to pay your Council Tax liability while your appeal is being dealt with.
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