Tribunals · Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council · 2023 rating list

Bailey & Wade Engineering Co Ltd, 11, Bayton Road, Exhall, Exhall, CV7 9EL

Factory and premises Decided 18 March 2026 CHG101207474 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£51,500£42.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£48,750
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£51,000£42/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 challenged the main space rates applied to two factory properties, seeking a reduction to £40/m2. The tribunal found the existing rates of £42.50/m2 and £45/m2 excessive based on analysis of comparable rental evidence. The tribunal determined that a main space rate of £42/m2 (with a £2.50/m2 uplift for the newer survey unit at the first property) was fair and reasonable, reducing the assessments from £51,500 to £51,000 for 7 Bayton Road and from £44,750 to £42,000 for 11 Bayton Road. The tribunal noted the absence of comparable rents close to the antecedent valuation date and applied a stand-back approach to the basket of evidence.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Park Sheet Metal Company Limited and Bailey & Wade Engineering Co Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, tone_of_list_comparables
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
20 February 2026

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