Tribunals · Cherwell District Council · 2023 rating list

2, LONGLANDS ROAD, OX26 5AH

Distribution warehouse and premises Decided 17 April 2025 CHG101163037 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited/Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

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

Original RV£272,500

Ratepayer sought£246,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£255,250£70/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 argued that the rateable value of £272,500 was unreasonable and proposed £246,000 based on £67.50/m². The tribunal accepted that the correct annual rent was £300,000 (not £360,000 as the valuation officer had used), and reviewed comparable warehouse properties on Longlands Road and Empire Road. Considering the size-related quantum variations in comparables and applying a 'stand back and look' approach, the tribunal determined the unadjusted rate should be £70/m² rather than the original valuation, resulting in an RV of £255,250.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Ralph Davies International Limited, represented.