Tribunals · Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Unit 1, Olympus Drive, Great Western Way, Great Western Way, DY4 7AU

Workshop and Premises Decided 19 November 2020 CHG100059004 Rabbette Chartered Surveyors - Paul Rabbette

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

Original RV£123,000£46/m²

Ratepayer sought£88,000

VO conceded first£110,000−11% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£98,000£46/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought a rateable value of £88,000 based on £42/m² with 25% contaminated land allowance. The tribunal found the base rate of £46/m² was supported by comparable rental evidence within the locality, but allowed an increase in the contamination allowance from 10% to 20% and granted a 10% layout allowance for the fragmented nature of the property. The appeal was allowed in part with Unit 1 assessed at £98,000 and Units 1 & 2 at £124,000.

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