Tribunals · Kirklees Council · 2023 rating list

STAFFORD MILLS, GEORGE STREET, MILNSBRIDGE,, HD3 4JH

Warehouse and premises Decided 15 December 2025 CHG101163133 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£295,000£32/m²
Ratepayer sought£240,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£295,000£32/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant, represented by a surveyor, argued that the RV of £295,000 (£32/m²) was too high and should be reduced to £240,000 (£26/m²) based on the actual occupational lease rent of £240,000 as at 1 January 2021. The tribunal found that whilst the rental evidence was close to the antecedent valuation date, it was not an open market rent and the details of the valuation were not available for assessment. The tribunal noted the rent had risen sharply and placed little weight on the single comparable property provided by the VO (Newland Works), which differed significantly in location, condition and lease terms. The tribunal determined that the appellant had failed to discharge the burden of proof that the RV was unreasonable, and dismissed the appeal.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Pacific Lifestyle Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus & Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
17 November 2025

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