Tribunals · Luton Borough Council · 2023 rating list

171, CAMFORD WAY, LU3 3AN

Warehouse and premises Decided 4 March 2026 CHG101331591 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£155,000£65/m²
Ratepayer sought£137,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£137,000£57.5/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the 2023 list entry of £155,000 based on an unadjusted base rate of £65 psm, arguing it was unreasonable and proposing £137,000 at £57.50 psm. The tribunal placed significant weight on 176 Camford Way, a highly comparable property (same site, built same time, similar size) which the VO had analysed at £57 psm, and found the original valuation at £65 psm was unreasonable. The appeal was allowed and the RV determined at £137,000 (£57.50 psm).

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Denton v TH White Ltd
Hearing
2 February 2026

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