Tribunals · Milton Keynes City Council · 2023 rating list

4, THORNTON CHASE, LINFORD WOOD, MK14 6FD

Warehouse and premises Decided 4 July 2025 CHG101267077 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited/Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£57,000£90/m²
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£57,000£90/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £57,000 (£90 per m²) for a warehouse unit in Milton Keynes, proposing £51,000 (£80 per m²) based on rental evidence and comparable assessments. The tribunal found that the closest comparable properties in similar size range (500-1,000 m²) supported the adopted price of £90 per m², including 5 Thornton Chase at £90.47 per m² effective close to the antecedent valuation date, and that the appellant had failed to demonstrate the figure was excessive. The appeal was dismissed and the rateable value confirmed.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was GAB Supplies Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976] RA 141
Hearing
18 June 2025

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