Tribunals · London Borough of Enfield

Unit 1, 102 East Duck Lees Lane, EN3 7SS

Warehouse and premises Decided 25 April 2025 VT00026539 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited - Alistair Moore/Altus Group - Alistair Moore

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided—

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 3 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged completion notices served by the billing authority proposing a completion date of 9 October 2024, arguing the warehouse units were incomplete as they lacked electrical distribution, lighting, and other essential services. The tribunal found the units were not ready for occupation and could not reasonably be expected to be completed by the proposed dates, but allowed the appeals in part by extending the completion dates to 2 January 2025 for Units 1 & 2 and 2 April 2025 for Unit 3, based on the principle that small power distribution and warehouse lighting were necessary for completion as established in the Aviva case.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Segro Lee Park Distribution Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Building works or disturbance nearby
Evidence
Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Ravenseft Properties Ltd v Newham London Borough Council; Porter (Valuation Officer) v Trustees of Gladman Sipps; Aviva Investors Property Developments Ltd v Whitby (VO); London Borough of Newham v Rad Phase 1 Type B property Company No.1 Ltd
Hearing
26 March 2025

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