29 ORBITAL 25 BUSINESS PARK, TOLPITS LANE,, WD18 9DA
Warehouse and premises Decided 17 December 2025 CHG101146562 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (29 Orbital 25 Business Park, Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 9DA). Every property is listed below.
The 2 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2023 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Orbital 25 Business Park, Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 9DAThis appeal | £49,250 | £42,000 | £43,750 | Allowed in part |
| 34 Orbital 25 Business Park, Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 9DA | £49,250 | £42,000 | £43,750 | Allowed in part |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant challenged the rateable value of two warehouse units with office space on an industrial estate, arguing the original RV of £49,250 was unreasonable and should be reduced to £42,000. The tribunal analysed comparable rental evidence on the same business park, particularly a property let at £30,000 per annum. After evaluating the appellant's analysis of comparable properties (rents ranging from £130-£152/m²) against the VO's higher analysis, the tribunal found the original rate of £162.50/m² was too high but the proposed £140/m² was too low. The tribunal determined a reasonable unadjusted rate of £145/m² based on comparable rental evidence, resulting in an RV of £43,750.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Vape Club Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence · decisive
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 17 November 2025
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- 34 ORBITAL 25 BUSINESS PARK, TOLPITS LANE,, WD18 9DA — Allowed in part, 16 Dec 2025
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