Unit 1, Olympus Drive, Great Western Way, Great Western Way, DY4 7AU
Workshop and Premises Decided 19 November 2020 CHG100059004 Rabbette
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (UNIT 1 Olympus Drive, Great Western Way, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7AU). Every property is listed below.
The 2 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT 1 Olympus Drive, Great Western Way, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7AUThis appeal | £123,000 | £88,000 | £98,000 | Allowed in part |
| UNITS 1 AND 2 Olympus Drive, Great Western Way, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7AU | £172,000 | £102,000 | £124,000 | Allowed in part |
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.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Valuation method · decisive
- Relief or exemption
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 23 October 2020
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