Tribunals · London Borough of Sutton · 2017 rating list

Creative Distribution, Units 1&2, 119-123 Beddington Lane, CR0 4TD

Warehouse and premises Decided 9 December 2025 CHG101094292 Colliers International

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.
Original RV£215,000£67.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£183,000
VO conceded first£204,000−5% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£204,000£67.5/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £215,000 (£67.50 per m2) for a 1970s warehouse complex, proposing £183,000 (£60 per m2) based on two comparable properties assessed at lower rates. The Valuation Officer defended £67.50 per m2 with reference to the subject property's rent (£79.58 per m2), comparable rental evidence, comparable assessments, and settlement evidence. The tribunal found the adopted price of £67.50 per m2 was not unreasonable when viewed against the subject rent and other scheduled comparable rents for similar aged properties, and dismissed the appeal.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Jafton Properties Ltd v Prisk; Robert Dyas Holdings Limited v Moore; Futures London Limited v Stratford; Ladies Hosiery & Underwear Ltd v Middlesex Assessment Committee
Hearing
24 November 2025

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