Tribunals · Sevenoaks District Council · 2017 rating list

1, Technology Centre, White Oak Square, London Road, London Road, BR8 7AG

Warehouse and premises / Workshop and premises Decided 29 January 2024 CHG100856693 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£72,500
Ratepayer sought£54,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£72,500£80/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants contended that the subject properties were over-assessed and sought a reduction in the unadjusted rate from £80 to £60 per m². The tribunal considered evidence from comparable properties including rental evidence and other assessed properties in the locality. The tribunal found that the appellant failed to produce significant evidence to justify the lower rate and that comparable properties at Technology Centre had slightly higher rates, while the comparable property at 2 Gateway Trading Estate had a lower rate. The tribunal determined that an £80 per m² unadjusted rate was reasonable and fell appropriately between comparable evidence, dismissing the appeals.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Focus Windows Limited and Rydal Precision Engineering Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Rental evidence
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Barnard and Barnard v Walker; Gardiner and Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
10 January 2024

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