Tribunals · London Borough of Lambeth · 2017 rating list

UNIT 8, ELLERSLIE SQUARE TRADING EST, LYHAM ROAD, SW2 5DZ

Warehouse and premises Decided 20 November 2023 CHG100740501 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£30,250£165/m²
Ratepayer sought£24,000
VO conceded first£25,750−15% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£25,000£135/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 challenged the rateable value of £30,250 for a warehouse unit, proposing £24,000 based on a tone of £130/m² less 2.5% for lack of heating. The Valuation Officer revised its position to £25,750 RV (£140/m² less 2.5% adjustment). The tribunal found that comparable rents on the same estate supported a tone of £135/m² less 2.5% for lack of heating, resulting in a reduced RV of £25,000, allowing the appeal in part.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Fitted Mirrors and Glass Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Expert report, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner and Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
23 October 2023

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