IDIS HOUSE, CHURCHFIELD ROAD,, KT13 8DB

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the rateable value should be reduced from £442,500 to £420,000, based on an adopted rate of £275 per m² for the office premises. The appellant contended that an addition of £30 per m² above the base Category A standard of £245 per m² was reasonable to reflect the £2m fit-out work. The tribunal found that £290 per m² was reasonable, accepting the Valuation Officer's analysis that the substantial refurbishment work had significantly increased the quality and specification of the property and should be reflected in a higher valuation rate.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Clinigen Group PLC, represented.

Grounds argued

• Comparable assessments (tone)
• Valuation method

Evidence

Rents, Expert report

Cases cited

Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Bunyan v Acenden Limited

Hearing

27 March 2026