199-203, Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
Workshop and premises Decided 18 September 2026 CHG101244808 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 4 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (199-203 LEAGRAVE ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1RJ). Every property is listed below.
The 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 CAMFORD WAY, LUTON, LU3 3AN | £34,500 | £32,500 | £34,500 | Dismissed |
| 199-203 LEAGRAVE ROAD, LUTON, LU3 1RJThis appeal | £41,000 | £38,500 | £41,000 | Dismissed |
| UNITS 5 & 7, SCOTT ROAD, LUTON, LU3 3BF | £42,000 | £39,500 | £42,000 | Dismissed |
| 2, AIRPORT EXECUTIVE PARK, PRESIDENT WAY, LUTON AIRPORT, LUTON, LU2 9LU | £52,000 | £49,000 | £52,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants contested the adopted unadjusted rate of £85/m² across four industrial properties in Luton, initially arguing for differential treatment based on postcode location, but at the hearing narrowing their case to seek a universal reduction to £80/m² based on rental evidence and comparable assessments. The tribunal found that the comparables relied upon either fell within different valuation schemes, related to different categories of property, or were insufficiently comparable, and that the valuation officer's rental evidence for similar industrial properties within the same scheme supported the retention of £85/m². The appeals were dismissed.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Nu Star Engineering Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Hearing
- 1 September 2026
Similar decisions
- Units 5 & 7, Scott Road, LU3 3BF — Dismissed, 18 Sept 2026
- 178, Camford Way,, LU3 3AN — Dismissed, 18 Sept 2026
- Unit 2, Airport Executive Park, President Way, Luton Airport, Luton Airport, LU2 9NY — Dismissed, 18 Sept 2026
- 171, CAMFORD WAY, LU3 3AN — Allowed, 4 Mar 2026
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