Tribunals · South Somerset District Council · 2017 rating list

Wessex Packaging, Watercombe Park, Lynx Trading Estate, Lynx Trading Estate, BA20 2HR

Warehouse and Premises Decided 23 December 2022 CHG100663938 Alder King - Bristol

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£131,000£69/m²
Ratepayer sought£96,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£131,000£69/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 sought a reduction from £131,000 RV based on £52.50 per m² and quantum allowances, arguing that comparable rental evidence did not support the adopted rate of £69.00 per m². The tribunal found that whilst the most comparable property (1-3 Garrett Road) showed £67.51 per m², the rental evidence on balance did not support a reduction in the tone of the subject property. The tribunal upheld the £69.00 per m² rate but allowed the appeal in part by reducing the RV from £140,000 to £133,000 with effect from 20 November 2020 (when the mezzanine floor was officially recorded) by applying agreed 2.5% and 5% adjustments.

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
25 November 2022

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