SIMPSONS UCKFIELD, BELLBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, BELL LANE, BELL LANE, TN22 1PH
Car Showroom and Premises Decided 22 April 2022 CHG100162841 Altus Group/Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant argued the £180/m² rate was excessive, proposing £77,000 RV based on the 2014 rent (analysed at £117.40/m²). The Valuation Officer conceded the rate was excessive and reduced it to £150/m² (adjusted to £127.50/m² for location), resulting in £99,000 RV. The tribunal accepted the VO's revised valuation as the base rate of £150/m² was reasonable given the valuation scheme, rental evidence, and comparable properties, and found the VO's location adjustment of 15% justified. The tribunal was not satisfied the appellant had proven the valuation should be reduced further.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was St Leonards Motors Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 23 March 2022
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