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STS DEFENCE LTD, MUMBY ROAD, GOSPORT, GOSPORT, PO12 1AF

Factory and premises Decided 28 April 2022 CHG100180514 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£225,000£50/m²
Ratepayer sought£158,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£225,000£50/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant contended that the unadjusted rate of £50/m² was excessive and sought an RV of £158,000 based on lower rates for different sections of the building (£30/m² and £40/m²), plus an end allowance for poor access and a relativity of 0.65 for the first floor production area. The tribunal found the subject rent was not a connected party transaction and was a useful starting point; the comparable properties cited by the appellant did not support a lower rate, with newer properties in the area supporting the £50/m² tone; and the appellant failed to provide evidence for the claimed poor access or heavy industrial use of the first floor. The tribunal confirmed the RV of £225,000 at £50/m².

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Quantum or end allowance
  • Zoning or layout
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
12 April 2022

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