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UNIT 18, BRAMSHALL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRAMSHALL, ST14 8TD

Warehouse and premises Decided 22 May 2025 CHG101107483 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£54,000£37.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£43,250
VO conceded first£43,750−19% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£43,250£30/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's representative sought a reduction from £54,000 RV to £43,250 RV (£30 per m²) based on comparable properties at Fauld Industrial Estate valued at £30 per m². The tribunal found that the Fauld comparables were more reflective of a hypothetical open-market letting than the Building 17 Marchington comparison relied upon by the VO, as they better matched the subject property's age, size, semi-rural location, tenant profiles of local owner-occupiers, and lack of modern facilities. The appeal was allowed with the tribunal adopting £30 per m² as the correct rate.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Specialeyes Plc v Felgate; K Shoe Shops Ltd v Hardy; Jafton Properties Ltd v Prisk
Hearing
2 May 2025

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