Tribunals · Cheshire East Council · 2017 rating list

BAY 3 UNIT B, RADNOR PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CW12 4XJ

Workshop and premises Decided 29 February 2024 CHG100818735 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£39,500£52.5/m²

Ratepayer sought£27,750

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£27,750£37.05/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 argued the property should not be valued as a modern industrial unit (post-2000 scheme) as its 2019 upgrade (roof and cladding replacement only) did not constitute substantial modernisation; many original elements remained including low eaves height, lack of heating, no fire protection, and original wiring/plumbing. The tribunal accepted that while the upgrade warranted some rental increase, the £38/m2 rate adopted was appropriate and significantly differed from the original £54/m2 assessment, particularly when compared to a superior comparable property in Crewe. The tribunal determined a revised assessment of £27,750 RV based on £37.05/m2 was fair and reasonable.

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