What is the Valuation Tribunal for Wales?
The Valuation Tribunal (VT) for Wales is an independent organisation that deals with appeals about Non-Domestic
Rates and Council Tax. The Tribunal has four regions which are served by
offices that are strategically located throughout Wales. The Welsh Assembly
Government finances the Valuation Tribunal for Wales.
The Valuation Tribunal is independent of both the
Valuation Officer (VO) and the billing authority.
Members of the VT are local people who are volunteers.
Although they may not be professionally qualified, they do receive formal
training and are experienced in hearing appeals. Usually, three members will
hear your appeal, although two members can hear an appeal if everyone agrees. A
clerk, who is a paid employee of the tribunal, advises on points of procedure
and law.
The Valuation Tribunal provides a free service so it
cannot award costs against you. However, you do have to meet your own costs in
going to the tribunal hearing. Wherever possible, we hear appeals locally.
Contact:
Senior Clerical Officer