39 -40, KEPLER,, B79 7XE
Warehouse and premises Decided 11 November 2025 CHG101204092 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 3 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (39-40 KEPLER, TAMWORTH, B79 7XE). Every property is listed below.
The 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-20 GERARD, TAMWORTH, B79 7UW | £72,500 | £69,000 | £69,000 | Dismissed |
| 5 LANDSBERG, TAMWORTH, B79 7UL | £88,000 | £60,250 | £63,500 | Allowed in part |
| 39-40 KEPLER, TAMWORTH, B79 7XEThis appeal | £70,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
Three consolidated industrial unit appeals in Tamworth concerning the correct unadjusted annual rate (UAR) to apply. The appellant sought a UAR of £45/m² while the VO contended for £47.50/m². The Tribunal applied Lotus & Delta principles, examining actual rents, comparable properties on the same industrial estate, and recent rental growth evidence (38% uplift between 2017 and 2023 AVDs). The Tribunal found £47.50/m² fair and reasonable, dismissing appeals 1 and 3, but allowing appeal 2 in part due to revised floor areas discovered on inspection (warehouse and office space reallocation including mezzanine).
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Uniplate Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
- Rental evidence
- Valuation method
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976]; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
- Hearing
- 20 October 2025
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