Tribunals · Leeds City Council · 2017 rating list

Unit 11, Ashfield Way, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Whitehall Road, LS12 5JB

Workshop and premises Decided 19 November 2020 CHG100056994 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£39,750£46/m²

Ratepayer sought£35,750

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£39,750£46/m²

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 sought to reduce the rateable value from £39,750 to £35,750, arguing that comparable properties and three settlement agreements showing 10% reductions supported a rate of £41.40/m² instead of the valuation officer's £46.00/m². The tribunal found the valuation officer's comparable evidence, particularly Unit 4 City Park at 877.9m² with a rent of £49.93/m², more compelling than the appellant's comparables, which were either significantly smaller or did not support the proposed reduction. The tribunal held that the appellant failed to provide credible evidence to warrant the reduction and confirmed the rateable value at £39,750.

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