Tribunals · Telford & Wrekin Council · 2017 rating list

WRAP FILM SYSTEMS LTD, HORTONWOOD 45, TF1 7FA

Factory and premises Decided 2 April 2024 CHG100935230 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£420,000£32.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£365,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£378,000£29/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 sought a reduction in the rateable value from £420,000 to £365,500 by reducing the tone of value for main space from £32.50 per m2 to £28 per m2, arguing the original valuation was unreasonable. The tribunal found that whilst comparable assessments at Hortonwood and particularly at Stafford Park (similar size, close proximity) demonstrated lower tone values, and that quantum was a significant factor in larger industrial properties, the appellant's proposed rate of £28 per m2 would be unreasonable. The tribunal determined a tone of £29 per m2 was fair, resulting in an RV of £378,000, allowing the appeal in part.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
5 March 2024

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