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GARCROSS ENGINEERING, PEPPER ROAD, LS10 2RU

Workshop and premises Decided 9 February 2023 CHG100577134 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.

Original RV£55,000£38.44/m²

Ratepayer sought£45,750

VO conceded first£50,000−9% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£50,000£38.44/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, represented by Altus Group, challenged the RV of £55,000, proposing a reduction to £45,750 (£33.00 per m²), arguing the rate was excessive based on comparable industrial properties in the locality. The VO had already conceded to £50,000 (£38.44 per m²). The tribunal applied the Lotus and Delta principles, finding the basket of rental evidence provided by the VO supported the £38.44 per m² rate, and the appellant's limited comparable evidence (only two rents close to the AVD) did not overcome this. The appeal was dismissed and the RV confirmed at £50,000.

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