FORMULA ONE AUTOCENTRES, LONDON ROAD, ME16 8HS

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant, represented by a surveyor, challenged the rateable value on the grounds that £90 per m² was excessive and sought reduction to £48,250 based on £80 per m² with a 5% allowance for the barrel-vaulted roof. The tribunal found that comparable properties in the locality (Express Auto Centre at £80 per m² and Kwik Fit reassessed at £80 per m²) indicated the appropriate tone was £80 per m², and accepted that the barrel-vaulted roof's varying eaves height created disadvantages for vehicle placement and tyre storage, warranting a 5% reduction to £76 per m².

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Formula One Autocentres Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

• Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
• Quantum or end allowance

Evidence

Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions, Photographs, Expert report

Cases cited

Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson

Hearing

20 March 2024