Tribunals · Wokingham Borough Council · 2017 rating list

insta House, Ivanhoe Road, Finchampstead, RG40 4QQ

Warehouse and premises Decided 8 September 2023 CHG100773309 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.

Original RV£100,000

Ratepayer sought£90,000

VO conceded first£95,000−5% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£95,000

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, a company, challenged the rateable value on the grounds of material change in circumstances, claiming that construction of the Nine Mile Ride extension warranted a 10% temporary allowance (reducing RV to £90,000), compared to the Valuation Officer's 5% allowance (RV £95,000). The tribunal found that at the material day (25 November 2021), only a road diversion remained outstanding, access to the estate was maintained throughout, and no evidence demonstrated trade impact. The tribunal concluded the 5% allowance was reasonable and dismissed the appeal.

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