1, Technology Centre, White Oak Square, London Road, London Road, BR8 7AG
Warehouse and premises / Workshop and premises Decided 29 January 2024 CHG100856693 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 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (1 Technology Centre, White Oak Square, London Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AG). Every property is listed below.
The 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Technology Centre, White Oak Square, London Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AGThis appeal | £72,500 | £54,000 | £72,500 | Dismissed |
| 5 Technology Centre, White Oak Square, London Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 7AG | £71,500 | £53,500 | £71,500 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants contended that the subject properties were over-assessed and sought a reduction in the unadjusted rate from £80 to £60 per m². The tribunal considered evidence from comparable properties including rental evidence and other assessed properties in the locality. The tribunal found that the appellant failed to produce significant evidence to justify the lower rate and that comparable properties at Technology Centre had slightly higher rates, while the comparable property at 2 Gateway Trading Estate had a lower rate. The tribunal determined that an £80 per m² unadjusted rate was reasonable and fell appropriately between comparable evidence, dismissing the appeals.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Focus Windows Limited and Rydal Precision Engineering Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
- Rental evidence
- Valuation method
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Barnard and Barnard v Walker; Gardiner and Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 10 January 2024
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- 5, Technology Centre, White Oak Square, London Road, London Road, BR8 7AG — Dismissed, 29 Jan 2024
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