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4,, METRO INDUSTRIAL CENTRE,, ST JOHNS ROAD,, ST JOHNS ROAD,, TW7 6NJ

Business Unit and Premises Decided 23 November 2020 CHG100080634 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£23,500
Ratepayer sought£15,500
VO conceded first£22,750−3% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£22,750£115/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 argued for a value of £75 per m² based primarily on a new letting at Unit 14 Metro Centre, proposing an RV of £15,500. The VO relied on rental evidence from comparable properties at Isleworth Business Complex and maintained a value of £115 per m², initially with a 1.32 uplift for air conditioning. The tribunal found the VO's evidence basket more reliable than the appellant's reliance on Unit 14 due to size discrepancies, accepted the appellant's argument for a 1.26 uplift (comfort cooling only), and upheld the £115 per m² basis, resulting in a partly allowed appeal with RV confirmed at £22,750.

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing
30 October 2020

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