Tribunals · Rossendale Borough Council · 2017 rating list

STUBBINS VALE MILLS, STUBBINS VALE ROAD, RAMSBOTTOM, RAMSBOTTOM, BL0 0NP

Factory and premises; Offices and premises Decided 2 December 2024 CHG101068682 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£96,500
Ratepayer sought£109,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£112,000£9/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought to merge two separately assessed hereditaments (factory and offices) at Stubbins Vale Mills into a single assessment. The two properties were separated by a public road but connected by a canopy containing a sprinkler system benefiting both buildings. The tribunal found that the geographic test under Mazars was satisfied because the properties were contiguous and had intercommunication via the canopy's water pipes serving the fire protection system in both buildings. The tribunal determined that the merged property should be valued at £112,000 RV with effect from 15 February 2021, allowing the appeal.

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

Grounds argued

  • Split or merge the assessment
Evidence
Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Woolway v Mazars; FC Brown v Hopkins VO; Roberts v Backhouse Jones Ltd; Marstons plc v Bunyan VO
Hearing
8 August 2024

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