Tribunals · Harborough District Council · 2017 rating list

PLOT 1300, HUNTER BOULEVARD, MAGNA PARK, MAGNA PARK, LE17 4XN

Warehouse and premises Decided 26 March 2026 CHG101104824 FHP - Andrew Chapman

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£1,850,000£52.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£1,500,000
VO conceded first£1,840,000−1% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£1,730,000£50.58/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 argued for a reduced rateable value citing low eaves heights (9.95m vs standard 12m), non-rateable mezzanine floors constructed on racking, and a 10% layout allowance for interconnecting warehouses with shared access. The tribunal accepted the low eaves height deduction (6% net after sprinkler addition) and found mezzanine floors were plant not rateable, but rejected the layout allowance as there was no evidence the situation had worsened from the previous list and most older warehouses have similar features. The tribunal determined the correct RV at £1,730,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Nissan Motor Parts Centre BV, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Floor area or measurement · decisive
  • Zoning or layout
  • Quantum or end allowance
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Andrew Wilkinson (VO) v Edmunson Electrical Ltd [2017] UKUT 0390 (LC) RA 75; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing
27 October 2025

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