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Atkinsons Joiners Ltd, Montalbo Road, DL12 8ED

Workshop and premises Decided 27 November 2020 CHG100141772 William H. T. Salvin

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

Original RV£16,750£35.9/m²

Ratepayer sought£10,757

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£16,250£35.9/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 sought to reduce the rateable value from £16,750 to £10,757 (£30.00/m²), arguing the subject property was less accessible than comparable properties on the industrial estate. The tribunal found that the appellant's comparable (Carrs Billington at 1358.7m²) was not comparable as it was three times larger and differently constructed. The tribunal accepted evidence from the Valuation Officer showing established tone at £35.90/m² for properties in the 400-500m² range. However, the tribunal allowed a 2.5% reduction for poor access (lack of space for vehicle turning), reducing the RV to £16,250.

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