Tribunals · Watford Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Muller Uk & Ireland Group Llp, 1-2 Odhams Trading Estate, WD24 7RY

Warehouse and premises Decided 7 November 2025 CHG101111634 Colliers International - Matthew Webb

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£205,000
Ratepayer sought£189,000
VO conceded first£194,000−5% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£192,000from 1 Apr 2017

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 5% end allowance for the divided/split-site nature of a two-unit warehouse property, arguing that the dividing wall and separate yard areas restricted operational efficiency. The Valuation Officer had applied only a 2.5% allowance. The tribunal found that while both parties agreed an allowance was justified, the subject property had an interconnecting door (unlike many comparables with 5% allowances), and considered local comparable properties with 2.5% allowances more directly comparable. The tribunal allowed the appeal in part, determining that a 3.5% allowance was appropriate to reflect the marked but not substantial disabilities caused by the divided layout and separated yards.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Muller UK & Ireland Group LLP, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Split or merge the assessment
Evidence
Settled assessments
Cases cited
Peter Dixon and Sons Ltd v Elliot (VO); The Occupier v Staunder (VO); Hainsworth Park Golf Club v VO
Hearing
13 October 2025

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