Tribunals · Fareham Borough Council · 2017 rating list

SMR Automive Mirrors Factory, 2, Castle Trading Estate, PO16 9SE

Factory and premises Decided 22 December 2023 CHG100942207 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£432,500£45/m²
Ratepayer sought£315,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£432,500£45/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought a reduced rateable value of £315,000 based on a main space price of £35/m², arguing that comparable properties supported a lower tone of value. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, concluding that the Valuation Officer's assessment of £432,500 based on £45/m² was correct. The tribunal gave little weight to the appellant's comparables due to differences in location, age, and eaves height, and found the VO's comparable evidence more reliable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was SMR Automotive Mirrors, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
24 November 2023

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