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Argos, Unit 2A, CM20 2TN

Retail warehouse and premises Decided 8 April 2024 CHG100889817 GL Hearn Limited - Star 2017

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£312,500£170/m²
Ratepayer sought£185,000
VO conceded first£272,500−13% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£241,000£150/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 assessment of £272,500 RV (£170 per m²) was unreasonable and proposed £185,000 (£115 per m²). The tribunal found that whilst rental evidence from the subject property showed £189 per m², and a comparable adjoining unit showed £113 per m², the tribunal determined the appropriate rate lay between these figures. Taking all evidence into account including comparable assessments on nearby retail parks, the tribunal allowed the appeal in part, determining a price per m² of £150 (resulting in £241,000 RV), as the current assessment was unreasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Argos Sainsburys, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
11 March 2024

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