Tribunals · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 2017 rating list

Building 399, Bournemouth Airport, Hurn, Hurn, BH23 6AT

Warehouse and premises Decided 6 December 2021 CHG100655827 Dunlop Heywood

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£69,500£65/m²

Ratepayer sought£38,750

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£38,750£34/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant contended that the existing valuations were excessive, relying on rental evidence from similar blister hanger buildings and applying the Lotus & Delta principles. The tribunal found the appellant's comparable properties more persuasive as they shared the same arched shape and construction characteristics, causing similar operational limitations. The tribunal adopted a unit area rate of £34/m2 (compared to the original £65/m2 and £57.50/m2) as it was supported by rents analysed from 2014–2015, being closer to the antecedent valuation date.

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