Tribunals · South Cambridgeshire District Council · 2017 rating list

Papworth Furniture, 4 Stirling Way, CB23 3GX

Factory and premises Decided 8 April 2024 CHG100890032 Hampton Lovett - Rachel

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£106,000£50/m²

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£106,000£50/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 challenged the 2017 rating list assessment for a factory and premises, arguing that the base rate of £50/m² was excessive and proposing £47/m² based on a selection of comparable properties. The tribunal found that the Valuation Officer's seven comparable properties, which were all located on the same industrial scheme (Stirling Way), demonstrated a clear pattern in base rates that supported the £50/m² valuation for properties in the subject's size range (1100-2500m²). The tribunal also rejected the appellant's argument that the substantial, bolted mezzanine floor should be excluded, finding it to be part of the building and rateable.

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