Tribunals · Dartford Borough Council · 2017 rating list

555 Princes Road, DA2 6HH

Car showroom and premises Decided 20 June 2025 CHG101113926 Sanderson Weatherall

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£197,000£150/m²

Ratepayer sought£172,500

VO conceded first£193,000−2% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£177,000£130/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 RV of £197,000 (later £193,000 by the Valuation Officer) at £150 per m2 was excessive, proposing £172,500 at £130 per m2 based on the comparable car showroom at 573-597 Princes Road which was valued at £130 per m2 for the same list. The tribunal found the appellant's comparable property most persuasive given its proximity, similar appearance and both being from the 1980s-1990s era, attaching less weight to the Valuation Officer's rental evidence from a more modern property in a different location. The appeal was allowed with an RV of £177,000 at £130 per m2.

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

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone)

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments
Hearing: 29 May 2025

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