Tribunals · London Borough of Lambeth · 2017 rating list

STUDIO G.03, CHESTER HOUSE, 1­3, BRIXTON ROAD, SW9 6DE

Business unit and premises Decided 9 July 2025 CHG101071926 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£42,500
Ratepayer sought£27,250
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£42,500£404.42/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 RV of £42,500 (unadjusted rate £404.42/m²), proposing £27,250 (£260/m²), arguing the rate was too high and relying on comparable properties in Canterbury Court with lower rates. The tribunal found the VO's evidence of actual market rents from lettings in the same building (Chester House) at comparable rates close to the antecedent valuation date more persuasive than the appellant's settled assessments from a different building. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding the appellant had failed to discharge the burden of demonstrating the current RV was unreasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Bond and Coyne Associates Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence · decisive
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner and Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
11 June 2025

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