212 Gooch Street, B5 3HY
Warehouse and premises Decided 15 January 2025 CHG101094031 Paul Wintle & Co
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought a reduction in the rateable value from £12,500 to £9,350, arguing for a reduced main space rate (UAR) of £29/m² instead of £34/m², adjusted relativities for the loading bay and office, and an end allowance for poor loading facilities and unusual building shape. The tribunal found the current UAR of £34/m² was unreasonable and determined £31/m² was appropriate based on comparable property evidence. The tribunal rejected the requested 66% relativity for the loading bay and the requested 5% end allowance, finding the low ceiling height and lack of heating were adequately reflected in adjusted relativities. The tribunal allowed the appeal in part, reducing the RV to £11,250 (later amended in the decision).
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was an individual ratepayer, represented.
Grounds argued
- Valuation method · decisive
- Quantum or end allowance
- Building works or disturbance nearby
- Evidence
- Settled assessments, Measurement survey, Photographs
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Simpsons Mall Ltd v Jones; Denton v TH White Ltd
- Hearing
- 16 December 2024
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