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UNIT 1 AT 29, WHITE POST LANE, E9 5EN

Store and premises Decided 29 January 2024 CHG100855060 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£22,750£210/m²
Ratepayer sought£10,700
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£15,000£140/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 that the unadjusted rate of £210 per m² was excessive based on comparable assessments on White Post Lane ranging from £68.70 to £125 per m², and proposed a rate of £100 per m² (£10,700 RV). The tribunal found the appellant's evidence compelling and determined that £210 per m² was excessive, but rejected the proposed £100 per m² rate. Instead, the tribunal adopted £140 per m² based on comparable properties in the locality and the different valuation scheme, reducing the assessment to £15,000 RV.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Thames Engineering & Maintenance Services Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Simpsons Malt & Others v Craig Jones; Denton v TH White Ltd
Hearing
10 January 2024

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