Tribunals · Bedford Borough Council · 2023 rating list

UNIT 1 TEREK HOUSE, SANDPIPER COURT, PHOENIX PARK, EATON SOCON, PE19 8EP

Office and premises Decided 23 December 2025 CHG101184028 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£38,250£145/m²
Ratepayer sought£31,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£38,250£145/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the rateable value should be reduced from £38,250 to £29,000 (later £31,500) based on a lower tone of value for main space, contending that a stepped rent of £30,000-£35,000 per annum supported a tone of £119 per m² rather than the VO's £145 per m². The tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding the stepped rent unreliable for rating purposes and determining from comparable lettings in Phoenix Park that the VO's tone of £145 per m² was fair and reasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Tutors and Exams Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta Ltd v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council
Hearing
10 December 2025

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