UNIT 18A, NARROWBOAT WAY, HURST BUSINESS PARK, DY5 1UF
Workshop and premises Decided 3 June 2025 CHG101159086 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 3 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (UNIT 18A, NARROWBOAT WAY, HURST BUSINESS PARK, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1UF). Every property is listed below.
The 3 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2023 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT 18A, NARROWBOAT WAY, HURST BUSINESS PARK, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1UFThis appeal | £63,500 | £60,000 | £60,000 | Allowed |
| UNIT 18B, NARROWBOAT WAY, HURST BUSINESS PARK, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1UF | £97,000 | £59,500 | £59,500 | Allowed |
| UNITS 1A & 1B NAVIGATION DRIVE, HURST BUSINESS PARK, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1UT | £71,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 | Allowed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants argued that the rateable value should be reduced from £63,500 to £60,000, based on a valuation of £42.50/m2. The Valuation Officer had refused to reduce the original RV. The tribunal found the appellants' evidence more persuasive, particularly the actual rent passing on Unit 18A (£42.60–42.85/m2) which was agreed close to the antecedent valuation date and required minimal adjustment compared to older comparable rents the VO relied on. The tribunal determined that £42.50/m2 was reasonable for all three subject hereditaments.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Davis Standard Extrusion Systems, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence · decisive
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Photographs
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 20 May 2025
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