Tribunals · East Hertfordshire District Council · 2017 rating list

UNIT 5, FOUNTAIN DRIVE, SG13 7UB

Warehouse and Premises Decided 13 September 2023 CHG100787427 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£19,500£90/m²
Ratepayer sought£17,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£17,500£80/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the RV of £19,500 (£90/m2) arguing that £80/m2 (£17,500) was fair and reasonable based on comparable rental evidence and assessments of similar industrial properties in the locality. The tribunal found the appellant's evidence more persuasive, noting the rental analysis of comparable units and tone reductions agreed in the valuation scheme, and determined that £80/m2 was appropriate.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was John A Hart Carpet Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Saintta Global Lawyers (UK) Ltd v Ricketts
Hearing
23 August 2023

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