CITYGATE CHALFONT WORKSHOP, CHALFONT STATION ROAD, LITTLE CHALFONT, LITTLE CHALFONT, HP7 9PN
Vehicle repair workshop and premises Decided 26 September 2024 CHG101048379 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant challenged the rateable value of £58,500, proposing £39,250 based on £40/m² unadjusted, arguing the property was of poorer quality than comparable properties in the same valuation scheme. The tribunal found rental evidence from comparable properties supported an unadjusted tone of £70/m², but determined from photographic evidence that the subject property was of lesser quality than comparables, justifying an additional 5% end allowance for poor quality. The tribunal determined the rateable value should be £55,500, allowing the appeal in part but not accepting the appellant's proposed reduction to £40/m².
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Citygate Automotive Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Floor area or measurement
- Valuation method
- Quantum or end allowance · decisive
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
- Cases cited
- Lotus & Delta v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
- Hearing
- 27 August 2024
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