Tribunals · West Suffolk Council · 2023 rating list

Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, CB8 7UU

Surgery and Premises Decided 1 July 2026 CHG101436425 Savills UK Limited - John Marsden

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£510,000

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£41,750from 6 May 2025

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 company challenged the 2023 rating list entry of £510,000 for the former Animal Health Trust property, arguing that a program of works commencing 6 May 2025 rendered the property incapable of beneficial occupation. The parties reached late agreement that the property was incapable of beneficial occupation except for one building, and the tribunal ratified their agreement to amend the entry to £41,750 from 6 May 2025.

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

Grounds argued

State of repair or deletion

Change of circumstances: physical works
Hearing: 12 June 2026

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