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Barn at Cheshire Nursery, Salters Lane, Siddington, Siddington, SK11 9LH

Land used for storage and premises Decided 2 March 2026 CHG101201382 Ken Batty Chartered Surveyors - Sara

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£21,700£50/m²
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£20,750£46.34/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 challenged the rateable value of a storage and premises building, arguing for a lower price per m² (£37 instead of £50), a smaller site area, and allowances for poor access and lack of toilet facilities. The tribunal rejected the area and access arguments, finding adequate access routes and accepting the VO's site measurement based on aerial photography. The tribunal accepted comparable evidence (settled assessments at £50 per m²) as supporting the original valuation rate. However, the tribunal allowed a 5% allowance for the absence of toilet facilities, reflecting the rural location and lack of alternative facilities, reducing the RV from £21,700 to £20,750.

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

Grounds argued

  • Floor area or measurement
  • Valuation method
  • Quantum or end allowance · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976]; O'Brien v Harwood VO (2003) UTLC RA 22 2002
Hearing
10 February 2026

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