Tribunals · London Borough of Bexley · 2023 rating list

2-­3, KENNET ROAD, DA1 4QN

Workshop and premises Decided 12 February 2026 CHG101219471 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£181,000£62.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£174,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£174,000£60/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the 2023 rating list assessment of £181,000 RV based on a tone of £62.50/m², arguing it should be reduced to £174,000 RV on a tone of £60/m² derived from the passing rent of £175,000. The tribunal found the VO had failed to produce reliable evidence from comparable properties to support the original valuation, and the subject property's rent provided a sound basis for valuation. The appeal was allowed with the tribunal adopting the appellant's proposed main space price of £60/m².

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
15 January 2026

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