Tribunals · London Borough of Hillingdon · 2017 rating list

JOHN GUEST (FACTORIES 2A 2B 2C 9 & 10) LEYBOURNE WHARF / LIDDALL WAY, HORTON ROAD,, UB7 8PG

Factory and premises Decided 8 July 2024 CHG100837374 Colliers International - Matthew Webb

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£450,000£67.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£350,000
VO conceded first£400,000−11% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£400,000from 1 Apr 2017

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The appellant contended the RV of £450,000 was excessive and sought £350,000, arguing excessive car parking allocation, outdated tone valuation for older factories, and additional allowances for site fragmentation, poor access, inefficient shape and high site coverage. The tribunal found the VO's concession to £400,000 was reasonable, accepting the 15% fragmentation allowance consistent with comparable case law (Dar Lighting Ltd), the revised tone of £54/m2 for older factories reflecting 2006 refurbishment, and existing allowances for poor access, rejecting additional allowances for shape and site coverage as not value-significant on the evidence presented.", <parameter name="tone_adopted_per_m2">54

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Reliance Worldwide Corporation, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Quantum or end allowance
  • Zoning or layout
Evidence
Photographs, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta Ltd v Culverwell; Dar Lighting Ltd; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
7 June 2024

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