Tribunals · London Borough of Hounslow · 2017 rating list

UNIT 2, HEATHROW LOGISTICS PARK, BEDFONT ROAD, TW14 8EE

Warehouse and premises Decided 8 April 2026 CHG101168772 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited/Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£950,000£130/m²
Ratepayer sought£725,000
VO conceded first£795,000−16% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£795,000£110/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants argued the subject warehouse properties near Heathrow Airport were overvalued at £130 psm in the 2017 rating list, proposing £100 psm while the Valuation Officer revised to £110 psm. The tribunal found the original £130 psm was unreasonable, accepting the Valuation Officer's revised valuation of £110 psm based on rental evidence from Heathrow Logistics Park and comparable properties, prior tribunal decisions on similar properties on the same business park, and the location disadvantages compared to premium cargo terminal-adjacent properties.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Pop Air Ltd and Expeditors International (UK) Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
23 March 2026

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