Tribunals · Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

5-6 & 7-8 GRIFFIN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PENNCRICKET LANE, B65 0SN

Workshop and premises Decided 8 July 2022 CHG100165149 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£85,000£25.48/m²
Ratepayer sought£67,000
VO conceded first£79,000−7% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£74,500£28.42/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 contended that the rateable value was excessive and sought a reduction based on lower rental evidence and claimed a 5% allowance for mixed age use in addition to the split site allowance. The tribunal found that £31.00/m² for the newer 2006 part and £18.00/m² for the older 1955-1964 part was supported by the rental evidence and comparable property settlements, but rejected the additional mixed age allowance as this would constitute double-counting since each part was already valued according to its age. The tribunal allowed the appeal in part, reducing the RV from £85,000 to £74,500 with a 5% split site allowance.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was P McCann Ltd, Trading as Simark Engineering, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
10 June 2022

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