Tribunals · Colchester Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Flakt Woods Ltd, Flakt Woods, CO4 5ZD

Industrial unit and premises Decided 10 September 2025 CHG100909384 Colliers International - Matthew Hawkins

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV—£51.5/m²

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first£905,000

Tribunal decided£765,000£44/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £890,000, arguing that the rate of £51.50/m² was excessive and sought a reduction to £625,000 (£36/m²). The tribunal analysed comparable assessments within scheme 413347 and found that £51.50/m² was the highest rate applied, with only one other property at Colchester assessed at £50/m² or above. Applying the Lotus & Delta principles and considering the comparative evidence, the tribunal determined that a rate of £44/m² was appropriate, resulting in a reduced RV of £765,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Flakt Woods Ltd, represented.