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Norwood House, Temple Bank, CM20 2DY

Factory and Premises Decided 17 November 2023 CHG100779111 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£228,000£52.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£198,000
VO conceded first£249,000
Tribunal decided£219,000£50/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 RV of £228,000 based on a rate of £52.50/m2, arguing for £198,000 (£45/m2). The tribunal found that whilst the appellant's case for a reduced rate was made out, it was not to the extent argued. The tribunal adopted comparable rental evidence and assessment details for River House and Parkside House, which were closest to the antecedent valuation date and fell within the same industrial scheme. The tribunal considered a rate of £50/m2 was supported by River House rental evidence (analysed at £46.29/m2) and was appropriate, reducing the assessment to £219,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was The Loft Room Staircase Co. Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus & Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
18 October 2023

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