Tribunals · Tendring District Council · 2017 rating list

Grange Fencing (East), Stour Road, CO12 3HS

Land used for storage and premises Decided 7 September 2023 CHG100781225 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£76,000
Ratepayer sought£67,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£73,000£3.94/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 contended that rough surfaced land should be valued at 50% of the hard surfaced land price (£2.63/m²), supported by comparable assessments. The tribunal found that while rough surfaced land is inherently of lower value, a 50% differential was not justified. The tribunal determined that £3.94/m² (25% reduction to hard surfaced price) was reasonable, reflecting the inferior quality and drainage issues of the rough surface while accounting for good utility and ease of access through the hard surfaced areas.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Grange Fencing Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
10 August 2023

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