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80 Hertz Recording Studio, The Sharp Project, M40 5BJ

Music Recording Studio and premises Decided 11 July 2025 CHG101188195 Lambert Smith Hampton - Birmingham CCA

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£32,750
Ratepayer sought£11,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£29,750from 1 Apr 2023

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 proposed an RV of £11,000 for the music recording studio. On the morning of the hearing, both parties reached a verbal agreement and agreed an RV of £29,750. The tribunal ratified this agreed figure as both parties consented to it.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was an individual ratepayer, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Hearing
9 July 2025

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