Tribunals · Tamworth Borough Council · 2023 rating list

39 ­-40, KEPLER,, B79 7XE

Warehouse and premises Decided 11 November 2025 CHG101204092 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeMixed
Original RV£72,500£50/m²
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first£69,000−5% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£69,000£47.5/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 3 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

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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