Tribunals · Horsham District Council · 2017 rating list

Nyetimber Vineyard, Gay Street, RH20 2HH

Agricultural buildings - vineyard estate Decided 30 June 2022 CHG100635876

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£14,950
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£14,950

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought exemption from rating for three barns on the vineyard estate, arguing they were agricultural buildings used solely for winemaking operations. The tribunal found that while the buildings were used in connection with wine production, they were not used solely for agricultural operations. The presence of corporate events, wine tasting, marketing and retail sales at the buildings meant they did not meet the "sole use" requirement for agricultural building exemption under Schedule 5 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Nyetimber Vineyard, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Relief or exemption · decisive
Evidence
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Hearing
14 June 2022

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