Tribunals · London Borough of Newham · 2010 rating list

University of East London, Duncan House College, High Street, High Street, E15 4QZ

University and premises Decided 26 October 2022 35526483 Altus Group - 2010

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

Original RV£135,000

Ratepayer sought£88,700

VO conceded first£123,000−9% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£123,000from 1 Apr 2010

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 (occupier of a 2010-rated university building) argued for RV £88,700 based on construction date 1966, higher obsolescence allowance, flat roof allowance, and end allowance for cramped site. The tribunal found the building was constructed in 1965 but rejected the flat roof allowance and cramped site allowance as unsupported. The tribunal adopted the respondent's alternative valuation of £123,000, finding it fair and reasonable based on 1965 construction date, 39% obsolescence allowance, and agreed building costs within the MOA framework.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was St Patricks International College Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

Valuation method · decisive
Building works or disturbance nearby
Zoning or layout

Evidence: Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited: Dawkins (VO) v Royal Leamington Spa BC and Warwickshire CC; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
Hearing: 28 September 2022

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