UNIT 34D, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE IND EST, SOUTH KIRKBY, WF9 3NR
Warehouse and premises; Workshop and premises Decided 26 November 2025 CHG101164631 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 5 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Unit 34D, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NR). Every property is listed below.
The 5 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 35 and Unit 37, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NR | £65,500 | £48,500 | £55,000 | Dismissed |
| Unit 28, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NR | £111,000 | £101,000 | £112,000 | Allowed in part |
| Unit 28A, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NR | £46,000 | £32,500 | £40,000 | Dismissed |
| Unit 34D, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NRThis appeal | £71,000 | £45,750 | £53,000 | Dismissed |
| Unit 19C & D, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3AP | £37,750 | £25,000 | £28,750 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant company argued that the rateable values for five industrial units should be reduced, contending that a price per m² of £35–£37.50 was appropriate based on rental evidence from properties on the same estate. The Tribunal found the Valuation Officer's evidence more persuasive, particularly a comparable rent from Unit 2 Power Park (let at £38/m² close to the valuation date), and determined that the valuations were reasonable. Appeals were dismissed for Units 35 and 37, and Unit 34D with no change; the Tribunal accepted revised valuations from the Valuation Officer for Units 28, 28A, and 19C & D effective from the decision date.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Ernest Cooper Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
- Valuation method
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus & Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 12 November 2025
Similar decisions
- UNIT 35 AND UNIT 37, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SOUTH KIRKBY, WF9 3NR — Dismissed, 26 Nov 2025
- UNIT 28A, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SOUTH KIRKBY, WF9 3NR — Dismissed, 26 Nov 2025
- UNIT 19 C&D, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE IND EST, SOUTH KIRKBY, WF9 3AP — Dismissed, 26 Nov 2025
- UNIT 28, LANGTHWAITE GRANGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SOUTH KIRKBY, WF9 3NR — Allowed in part, 26 Nov 2025
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