Tribunals · Braintree District Council · 2017 rating list

UNITS 3-10, PERRY WAY, CM8 3SX

Warehouse and premises Decided 21 August 2025 CHG101187629 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited/Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£415,000£42.5/m²

Ratepayer sought£362,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£362,500£35/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 original rateable value of £415,000 (at £42.50/m²) was unreasonable and sought reduction to £362,500 (at £35/m²). The tribunal found that comparable rental evidence cited by the valuation officer (1 Moss Road and Francis House) were not sufficiently comparable due to significantly higher eaves heights, more modern construction, and rental premium features. The tribunal concluded that comparable assessment evidence for nearby properties constructed in the early 1980s with matching eaves heights (18 Eastways at £35/m² and 29/31 Eastways at £37.50/m²) provided more reliable comparisons, supporting an adopted rate of £35/m² for the subject property.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was DD GROUP HOLDINGS LTD, represented.