Tribunals · Cornwall Council · 2017 rating list

Unit C, Helston Business Park, TR13 8FZ

Builders Merchants and Premises Decided 28 February 2025 CHG101069894 Knight Frank - Emma Foster

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£99,000£65/m²

Ratepayer sought£65,500

VO conceded first£93,500−6% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£75,000£50/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 sought a reduction from £93,500 RV to £65,500 RV, arguing the unit area rate (UAR) of £65.00/m² was excessive and should be £42.50/m². The tribunal found the current assessment was unreasonable. Relying on comparable property assessments within the same valuation scheme rather than rental evidence (which was remote from the AVD), the tribunal determined the appropriate UAR was £50.00/m², resulting in an RV of £75,000, which fairly reflected the subject property's attributes including its modern construction, size, and location.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Bradford & Sons, represented.