VOA Council Tax Band Challenge Letter Generator

David Williams 12 Oakfield Road Croydon CR0 2UB Date: 12 November 2026 TO: Valuation Office Agency (Council Tax Review Desk) Customer Service Centre, Wycliffe House, Green Lane, Durham, DH1 3UW COPIED TO: Revenues & Benefits Department Croydon London Borough Council FORMAL PROPOSAL / REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TAX BAND REVIEW Subject Property: 12 Oakfield Road, Croydon, CR0 2UB Current Valuation Band: Band D Proposed Correct Valuation Band: Band C Statutory Legal Basis: The Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2270) & Section 24 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 Dear Listing Officer / Assessor, I am writing to submit a formal representation requesting an immediate review and reduction of the Council Tax valuation band assigned to the above subject property from Band D to Band C. 1. PRIMARY STATUTORY GROUND FOR CHALLENGE This review is requested on the following ground: "Disproportionate Banding Relative to Identical Neighbouring Dwellings" I believe that the original valuation of this property as of 1 April 1991 was erroneous due to a second-gear valuation overview, placing this dwelling disproportionately higher than comparable properties in the immediate locality. 2. COMPARABLE PROPERTIES EVIDENCE An investigation of the official Council Tax Valuation List reveals that identical or near-identical neighbouring properties on the exact same street and postal district are assessed at Band C: • Comparable Property 1: Address: 14 Oakfield Road, Croydon, CR0 2UB Current Band: Band C Comparison Details: Identical 3-bedroom semi-detached Victorian build with identical external floor area. • Comparable Property 2: Address: 16 Oakfield Road, Croydon, CR0 2UB Current Band: Band C Comparison Details: Mirror-image layout on the same side of the street, built at the same time. The subject property possesses no material physical extensions, structural superiority, or greater internal floor area (Gross External Area) that would warrant a higher valuation band than these neighbouring properties. 3. HISTORICAL 1991 VALUATION CONTEXT Historical house price index deflation confirms that properties of this specification in the CR0 postal district had average capital values below £68,000 on 1 April 1991, falling squarely within the statutory Band C threshold (£52,001–£68,000). For supplementary context, the property was acquired for £340,000 in 2026. When deflated using official Nationwide / HM Land Registry regional house price indices back to 1 April 1991, the estimated capital value falls unequivocally within the statutory threshold for Band C. 4. REMEDY SOUGHT In light of the clear evidence set out above, I respectfully request that the Listing Officer: 1. Re-examine the entry on the compilation list for 12 Oakfield Road, CR0 2UB; 2. Amend the Council Tax list by down-banding the property from Band D to Band C; 3. Issue written confirmation of the alteration to Croydon London Borough Council so that my annual charge may be recalculated; 4. Authorise a statutory refund of all overpaid Council Tax backdated to the effective date of my liability. I look forward to receiving your acknowledgement within the statutory 14-day service standard and your substantive decision within four months. Yours sincerely, ____________________________________ David Williams Homeowner / Liable Taxpayer Contact: [Telephone / Email]