Tribunals · Chelmsford City Council · 2017 rating list

79 /83/85, HALTWHISTLE ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CM3 5ZA

Workshop and premises Decided 17 April 2024 CHG101049426 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£37,250
Ratepayer sought£31,750
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£34,500from 1 Apr 2017

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought removal of storage land and a 10% allowance for the divided/poor layout of the property comprising three separate buildings. The tribunal allowed removal of the storage land (finding it was circulation space) but rejected the 10% allowance, instead granting a 2.5% allowance by reference to comparable properties, notably 31/35 Cutlers Road which had received 5% for a similar disability but lacked the benefit of exclusive occupation of access land.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Challenger Solutions Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Zoning or layout
  • Quantum or end allowance · decisive
Evidence
Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
Hearing
22 March 2024

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