Tribunals · Dorset Council · 2017 rating list

Unit 19 To 21, Bridge Street, BH21 4DB

Modern industrial workshop and premises Decided 19 April 2023 CHG100723066 Bolton Birch

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£44,000
Ratepayer sought£42,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£42,000£66/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued the RV should be reduced to £42,000, supported by a lease at £42,000 per annum completed 27 February 2015, one month before the antecedent valuation date. The tribunal found this rental evidence was compelling and gave it substantial weight as it was much closer to the valuation date than the VO's comparable properties. The tribunal also found the £66/m2 rate was considerably lower than the analysed rents of comparable properties, reflecting quantum allowance for the property's larger size. The appeal was allowed as the appellant had proven the original valuation was excessive.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Siteright Construction Supplies Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
21 March 2023

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