Tribunals · West Suffolk Council · 2023 rating list

UNIT 1, KINGS WARREN BUSINESS PARK, MANNOR WOOD ROAD, RED LODGE, RED LODGE, IP28 8WG

Warehouse and Premises Decided 5 May 2026 CHG101250152 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£555,000£45/m²
Ratepayer sought£475,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£495,000£40/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the 2023 rating list assessment of a warehouse and premises, arguing for a reduced rateable value based on comparable rental evidence. The tribunal found that whilst the appellant's comparable properties provided some support for a lower value, the main space price of £40/m² was appropriate, reflecting the superior access to the subject property compared to 7 Martin Avenue, and being consistent with the JDR cable systems assessment. The appeal was allowed in part, reducing the RV from £555,000 to £495,000.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Flight Centre (UK) limited v Ricketts; Martin Lamb and Go Outdoors Ltd; Pointer v Norwich Assessment Committee; Futures (London) Ltd v Stratford
Hearing
7 April 2026

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