Tribunals · London Borough of Hounslow · 2017 rating list

UNIT 4, HEATHROW LOGISTICS PARK, BEDFONT ROAD, TW14 8EE

Warehouse and premises Decided 15 January 2025 CHG101110733 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£397,500£110/m²
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first£342,500−14% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£327,500£105/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 a 3,019m² warehouse at Heathrow Logistics Park, seeking a reduction from £397,500 to £307,500 RV by reducing the main space rate from £110/m² to £100/m². The tribunal found the current rate of £110/m² was excessive and, having preferred the appellant's comparable evidence (particularly Skynet House and Unit 2, Space Waye) over the respondent's comparables, determined a more appropriate rate of £105/m² was justified, reducing the assessment to £327,500 RV.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was James Cargo Services Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions, Rents
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
16 December 2024

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