Tribunals · Somerset West and Taunton Council · 2017 rating list

Level 4, East Reach House, East Reach, East Reach, TA1 3HE

Offices and premises Decided 21 September 2021 CHG100117401 Neil Atkinson & Co

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£17,750£110/m²
Ratepayer sought£10,105
VO conceded first£16,750−6% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£12,250£80/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 that the rateable value of £16,750 (at £110/m²) was excessive for Level 4 of a multi-storey office building with access difficulties and poor natural light, and proposed £10,105 based on comparable rental evidence. The tribunal found that while the appellant's comparable properties (other offices in the same building or nearby) were more relevant than the Valuation Officer's comparables, the proposed price of £65.70/m² was too low. The tribunal adopted £80/m² based on rental evidence from Level 1 in the same building, resulting in a rateable value of £12,250.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Lewis Property Services (UK) Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Photographs
Hearing
23 August 2021

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