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HAYLEY GROUP PLC,, HAYSEECH WORKS,, SHELAH ROAD,, SHELAH ROAD,, B63 2PG

Warehouse and premises Decided 12 November 2020 CHG100060357 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£201,000£27/m²
Ratepayer sought£194,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£194,000£25/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged a rateable value of £201,000 for the warehouse, arguing that the unadjusted rate of £27/m² for the main unit was too high. The tribunal found the rental evidence for a comparable property (Unit 1 Castle Mill Works, valued at £26/m²) most compelling, noting the appeal unit was larger but in the same valuation scheme. The tribunal reduced the unadjusted rate from £27/m² to £25/m², resulting in a revised rateable value of £194,000, finding the existing assessment unreasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Hayley Group Plc, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
28 October 2020

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