32, MONTPELIER VALE, SE3 0TA
Shop and premises Decided 3 June 2026 CHG101265670 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 3 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (32 Montpelier Vale, London, SE3 0TA). Every property is listed below.
The 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Montpelier Vale, London, SE3 0TA | £35,250 | — | £35,250 | Dismissed |
| 32 Montpelier Vale, London, SE3 0TAThis appeal | £55,000 | — | £55,000 | Dismissed |
| 23 Tranquil Vale, London, SE3 0BU | £38,250 | — | £38,250 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants challenged the rateable values of three retail units on the Blackheath high street, seeking a Zone A price of £610 per m2 instead of the adopted £830 per m2. The tribunal found that rental evidence from comparable properties, particularly 14 Montpelier Vale at £813.34 per m2 and 22-24 Montpelier Vale at £852.85 per m2, supported the adopted tone. The tribunal rejected reliance on 18 Tranquil Vale (£610.63 per m2) as potentially not an arm's length transaction and concluded that the appellant failed to demonstrate the adopted price was excessive.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Pets Corner (UK) Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Rental evidence · decisive
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 6 May 2026
Similar decisions
- 23, TRANQUIL VALE, SE3 0BU — Dismissed, 3 Jun 2026
- 12, MONTPELIER VALE, SE3 0TA — Dismissed, 3 Jun 2026
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