Tribunals · Telford & Wrekin Council · 2017 rating list

WRAP FILM SYSTEMS LTD, HORTONWOOD 45, TF1 7FA

Factory and premises Decided 2 April 2024 CHG100935298 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 contended that the main space rate of £32.50 per m² was excessive and should be reduced to £28 per m². The tribunal found the original valuation unreasonable when compared to comparable properties at Hortonwood and Stafford Park industrial estates, which showed that larger properties typically had lower tone of value rates. The tribunal determined a main space rate of £29 per m² was fair and reasonable, between the smaller Hortonwood comparables at £30 per m² and the similar-sized Stafford Park comparables at £27-£28.50 per m².

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
comparable_assessments, Rents, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta Ltd v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976] RA 141
Hearing
5 March 2024

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