Tribunals · Guildford Borough Council · 2017 rating list

1 ST FLR, PANNELL HOUSE, PARK STREET, GU1 4XB

Office and premises Decided 2 January 2024 CHG101091688 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£81,500£240/m²
Ratepayer sought£73,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£81,500£240/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 contended that the tone of value for main space should be reduced from £240 per m2 to £215 per m2, proposing an RV of £73,000, based on concerns about the subject property's location on a busy roundabout with Victorian windows and its age compared to comparable properties. The tribunal found the comparable evidence from Hays House and Wey House most compelling, as these properties were similar in size, located in the direct locality, and close to Guildford train station. Although the subject hereditament had a lesser attractive exterior standard, it had been refurbished in 2017. The tribunal determined that the tone of £240 per m2 was fair and reasonable given the significant driver of value from Guildford station's multiple lines and superior services, and dismissed the appeal.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
4 December 2024

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