Tribunals · Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames · 2017 rating list

Clarendon House, 147 London Road, KT2 6NH

Offices and premises Decided 9 June 2025 CHG101092166 Rabbette Chartered Surveyors

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.
Original RV£355,000£120.32/m²
Ratepayer sought£290,000
VO conceded first£352,500−1% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£352,500£120.32/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 argued the base rate per square metre should be reduced from £120.32/m² to £97/m², and disputed the 5% uplift for the basic air conditioning system. The tribunal found the comparable properties most similar in age, character and location (particularly Apex Tower and Coombe International Tower) were assessed at significantly higher rates, establishing a tone of the list at approximately £120.32/m². The tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding the original assessment was reasonable.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Settled assessments
Cases cited
Barnard and Barnard v Walker; Jafton Properties v Prisk
Hearing
15 May 2025

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