Tribunals · Basildon Borough Council · 2017 rating list

HARRIS DISTRIBUTION LTD, JOSSELIN ROAD, SS13 1QF

Warehouse and premises Decided 17 January 2025 CHG101207001 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£377,500£37.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£302,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£335,000£32.5/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 on the grounds that the tone of list was too high. The tribunal considered rental evidence, settled assessments of comparable industrial properties, and the subject property's characteristics including eaves height and refurbishment. The tribunal found the original RV of £377,500 unreasonable and reduced it to £335,000 at £32.50 psm, finding this appropriately reflected the comparables while accounting for the subject property's superior eaves height and refurbishment compared to most comparables, though the appellant's proposed £302,500 was rejected as too low.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Waymade Plc, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Expert report
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
4 December 2024

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