Tribunals · Northumberland County Council · 2017 rating list

South East Northumberland Recycling, Senrec, NE22 7LQ

Warehouse and premises Decided 10 July 2025 CHG101132931 Bell & Bell

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

Original RV£37,500

Ratepayer sought£26,000

VO conceded first£34,000−9% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£34,000£12.98/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 contended that the rateable value of an industrial warehouse unit should be reduced from £36,250 to £26,000, citing comparable evidence from smaller units within the same business park and arguing for higher allowances for divided layout. The tribunal found that while the appellant's comparables were useful reference points, the Valuation Officer's revised base rate of £12.98 per m² with agreed allowances (17% access, 5% divided/split unit, 10% adapted buildings) was fair and reasonable, resulting in an RV of £34,000 rather than the appellant's requested £26,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was T JAMES (BEDLINGTON) LTD, represented.