GND - 1ST FLR 68, CHERTSEY ROAD, GU21 5BJ
Offices and premises Decided 24 May 2023 CHG100388485 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 3 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (2nd floor, 68 Chertsey Road, Woking GU21 5BJ). Every property is listed below.
The 3 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnd – 1st Flr, 68 Chertsey Road, Woking GU21 5BJ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| 3rd - 7th floors, 68 Chertsey Road, Woking GU21 5BJ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| 2nd floor, 68 Chertsey Road, Woking GU21 5BJThis appeal | — | — | — | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought deletion of entries in the 2017 rating list, arguing the completion notice was invalid on three grounds: it was ambiguous as to which statutory paragraph applied; it was issued before the property reached substantial completion, contrary to Schedule 4A paragraph 9 for speculative developments; and the completion date was set irrationally without proper inspection. The tribunal found the completion notice clearly communicated its subject matter, the case law cited did not establish a requirement that properties must reach substantial completion before a notice is issued, and the irrationality argument was in substance a challenge to the completion date itself, which must be pursued separately. The appeals were dismissed.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Royal London, represented.
Grounds argued
- Validity of the proposal · decisive
- Evidence
- None from the ratepayer
- Cases cited
- Graylaw investments v Ipswich BC; London Merchant Securities Plc v Islington LBC; Porter v Gladman Sipps; R (Reeves) v VTE; Delph Property Group Ltd v Alexander; Hermes Property Unit Trust v Roberts; Newham London Borough Council v Rad Phase 1 Type B Property Company No 1 Limited; Henderson v Liverpool Metropolitan District Council
- Hearing
- 27 April 2023
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- 68, CHERTSEY ROAD, GU21 5BJ — Dismissed, 24 May 2023
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