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Delphi Diesel Systems Ltd, Brunel Way, GL10 3SX

Factory and Premises Decided 18 March 2026 CHG101128419 Appeal My Rates UK Ltd - Paul Christopher Phillips

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£810,000£38.5/m²

Ratepayer sought£718,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£735,000£35/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 challenged the RV of £810,000 (£38.50 psm) for a warehouse and premises measuring 22,304 m² built in 1991 with 2006 refurbishment, proposing £718,000 (£34 psm). The Tribunal found that the original valuation of £38.50 psm was unreasonable and not supported by comparable evidence. The Tribunal gave most weight to comparable large industrial units, particularly Unilever (34,137 m² in Gloucestershire at £18.50-£33.50 psm) and Draper Tools (29,778 m² in Eastleigh at £27.50-£45 psm), considering the subject property's newer construction (1990s-built comparables valued at higher rates). The Tribunal determined £35 psm was reasonable, resulting in an RV of £735,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Delphi Diesel Systems Ltd, represented.