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Sirius Minerals Plc, Resolution House, YO11 3ZB

Offices and premises Decided 24 November 2020 CHG100101635 Lambert Smith Hampton - Philip Clarkson

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.

Original RV£292,500£80.72/m²

Ratepayer sought£210,000

VO conceded first£272,500−7% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£272,500£79.04/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 company, represented by a surveyor, argued that the rateable value of £292,500 (latterly £272,500 after VOA concession) was not reasonable and sought £210,000 based on comparable properties showing a lower tone. The tribunal found the comparable properties provided were not 'like for like' comparisons as they were smaller industrial units rather than a prestige headquarters building. The tribunal was persuaded that the nearly £2 million refurbishment investment and some tenant interest (despite the six-year void period) indicated demand for the property, and dismissed the appeal, accepting the VOA's conceded figure of £272,500.

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

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone)
Quantum or end allowance

Evidence: Rents, Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing: 13 November 2020

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