UNIT 2C ALBANY PARK, FRIMLEY ROAD, GU16 7PL

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought deletion of the subject warehouse property from the 2017 rating list, contending that a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and redevelopment works from May to July 2022 rendered it incapable of beneficial occupation. The tribunal found that the property remained a hereditament capable of rateable occupation and that the works were routine repairs undertaken by the landlord in preparation for re-letting, consistent with the statutory repair assumptions. The tribunal distinguished the case from BNPPDS(J) v Hitchings (Blackrock) as there was no change of use and works were completed within 11 weeks, indicating they were economic and not extensive in nature.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Orchard Street Investment Management LLP, represented.

Grounds argued

• State of repair or deletion

Evidence

Measurement survey, Photographs

Cases cited

Newbigin (VO) v Monk; Jackson (VO) v Canary Wharf Limited; BNPPDS(J) Limited and BCI Limited v Hitchings (VO)

Hearing

20 May 2025

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