Tribunals · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Amity International, Libra House, West Street, West Street, S70 5PG

Workshops and premises Decided 6 April 2021 CHG100078418 Metcalfe Commercial - Jason Metcalfe

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£31,500£29.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£22,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£31,500£29.5/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought a reduction in rateable value from £31,500 to £22,500, arguing the price per m² should fall from £29.50 to £21.53 based on comparable properties and rental evidence. The tribunal found the Valuation Officer's evidence more reliable as it comprised properties of similar age and proximity to the appeal property, with comparable rents from 2012-2014 establishing that £29.50 per m² was not excessive for a unit of this size and age in the locality. The appeal was dismissed.

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner and Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
10 March 2021

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