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

Building 397, Bournemouth Airport, Hurn, Hurn, BH23 6DT

Warehouse and premises Decided 6 December 2021 CHG100680238 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 challenged the rateable value of two blister hanger buildings at Bournemouth Airport, arguing they were overvalued at £65/m² and £57.50/m² respectively. The tribunal found the appellant's comparable properties (Buildings 430 and 435) more persuasive as they were identical arched blister hangers in the same location, with rents analysed at £34-£38/m². The tribunal applied a uniform rate of £34/m² to both subject properties, finding this reflected their poor construction, arched shape, limited useable space, and landside location, reducing Building 397 to £38,750 RV and Building 399 to £44,250 RV.

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