Tribunals · West Northamptonshire Council

UNITS G1 AND G2, Old Stratford Business Park, Falcon Drive, Falcon Drive, MK19 6DJ

Units G1 and G2, business park Decided 9 October 2025 VT00028661

OutcomeDismissed — nobody attended for the ratepayerThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV—

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided—

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant claimed it had mistaken the VO's request for rental information as fraudulent and therefore did not respond within 56 days. The tribunal rejected this as a reasonable excuse, noting the form was sent by post with official appearance, included warnings of penalty, provided legal references, and reminders were sent. The appellant could have verified authenticity through online sources but did not contact the Valuation Office Agency to check. The appeal was dismissed and the penalty was not mitigated or remitted.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was J O ADAMS AND SON LTD, unrepresented.