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R/O Park Farm, Buckland Down, Buckland Dinham, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2RG

Warehouse and premises Decided 20 August 2024 CHG101057169 JBA Surveying - James Barnes

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£66,500£51.2/m²
Ratepayer sought£60,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£60,500£37/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 challenged the VO's assessment of £66,500 RV (at £51.20 per m²) for the warehouse extension added in the early 2000s. The appellant provided comparable evidence from four warehouse properties assessed at £37.00 per m² in a 2010-2019 scheme, arguing the subject property's construction was similar to newer properties. The tribunal found the appellant's comparables most persuasive, noting there was no apparent difference in construction between the subject property and more modern comparable properties, and allowed the appeal, reducing the assessment to £60,500 RV at £37.00 per m².

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was A J Charlton and Sons Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Settled assessments, Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
9 August 2024

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