Tribunals · Harlow District Council · 2017 rating list

MORPLAN LTD, RIVER WAY, CM20 2TS

Industrial premises Decided 18 May 2021 CHG100115287 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£101,000

Ratepayer sought£96,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£99,000from 1 Jan 2018

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 6 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that substantial roadworks affecting the A414 Edinburgh Way/Cambridge Road junction from January 2018 to October 2020 caused a material change of circumstances adversely affecting the appeal properties. The tribunal found the roadworks were substantial in duration and intensity and would have affected hypothetical tenant negotiations, particularly through diversions of approximately 2 miles. However, as the properties were located off Edinburgh Way rather than on it, the impact was reduced. The tribunal allowed the appeals in part, awarding a 2.5% allowance rather than the 5% sought, resulting in revised rateable values for all six properties.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was European Watercare Limited, represented.