MORPLAN LTD, RIVER WAY, CM20 2TS
Industrial premises Decided 18 May 2021 CHG100115287 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 6 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Morplan Ltd, River Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2TS). Every property is listed below.
The 6 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Watercare Limited, Regal House, South Road, Harlow CM20 2BD | £101,000 | £96,500 | £99,000 | Allowed in part |
| Greenbrook Electrical PLC, Building 62, West Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2BG | £142,000 | £135,000 | £139,000 | Allowed in part |
| Hoddesdon Distribution Ltd, Unit F1, River Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2DP | £234,000 | £222,000 | £228,000 | Allowed in part |
| Smart A V (U K) Limited, 5 Central Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2ST | £126,000 | £120,000 | £123,000 | Allowed in part |
| Morplan Ltd, River Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2TSThis appeal | £187,000 | £178,000 | £182,000 | Allowed in part |
| 4 Aces Ltd, Unit G2, River Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2DZ | £207,000 | £196,000 | £202,000 | Allowed in part |
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.
Grounds argued
- Change of circumstances
- Change of circumstances
- road works
- Evidence
- Trading accounts, Expert report, Photographs
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
- Hearing
- 12 May 2021
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