Tribunals · Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2023 rating list

UNIT 18A, NARROWBOAT WAY, HURST BUSINESS PARK, DY5 1UF

Workshop and premises Decided 3 June 2025 CHG101159086 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£63,500£46.1/m²

Ratepayer sought£60,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£60,000£42.5/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 3 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

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.