Tribunals · London Borough of Bexley · 2017 rating list

Caro House, Unit 1, Belvedere Industrial Estate, DA17 6BS

Warehouse and premises Decided 13 June 2025 CHG101102041 Colliers International - Will Newton

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£50,500£37.07/m²

Ratepayer sought£36,000

VO conceded first£48,500−4% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£36,000£36.53/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 that the land area of 478.90 m² should be excluded from the assessment as it was used solely for access, loading and lorry operations, and the subject property did not have excess land (site coverage exceeded 70%). The tribunal found the evidence from comparable properties (Asda Stores Ltd and Unit 3C Ridgeway Distribution Centre, where land had been removed for identical operational reasons) compelling. The tribunal determined that industrial properties require land for vehicle circulation and logistical operations, and where land is used solely for access and operational purposes without overage, it should not be valued separately.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was JM CLARK, represented.