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COPART, STEPHENSON ROAD, NORTHACRE BUSINESS PARK, NORTHACRE BUSINESS PARK, BA13 4WD

Land used for storage Decided 29 November 2021 CHG100175198 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

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

Original RV£135,000£2.85/m²

Ratepayer sought£62,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£96,500£2/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 the rateable value should be reduced from £135,000 to £62,500 based on a base rate of £1.17/m² and a 2.5% end allowance for narrow single access. The tribunal found the current base rate of £2.85/m² was excessive, relying on comparable evidence including a neighbouring property valued at £3/m² and particularly a larger similar storage site at Right Side Land valued at £1.17/m² which had been determined by prior VTE appeal. The tribunal adopted a base rate of £2.00/m² and allowed the 2.5% end allowance for disadvantaged access, reducing the RV to £96,500.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Copart UK Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Quantum or end allowance
Zoning or layout

Evidence: Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing: 9 November 2021

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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