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Unit 1 Transpennine 200, Pilsworth Road, Heywood,, Lancs,, Lancs,, OL10 2TA

Warehouse and premises Decided 14 August 2026 CHG101246816 Knight Frank - Guy Fowke

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£490,000£52/m²
Ratepayer sought£413,750
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£413,750£46/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 RV of £490,000 (based on £52 psm), initially proposing £345,000 (£36.50 psm) but revising to £413,750 (£46.00 psm) before the hearing based on the actual passing rent of £465,734.50 per annum. The tribunal found the actual rent of the subject property was the best evidence, including the mezzanine floor in the floor area calculation and accepting the appellant's analysis which incorporated the lease break penalty. The comparable property evidence was given little weight due to significant size differences, and the tribunal determined that the original VO valuation was unreasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Park Cakes Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Floor area or measurement
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
8 July 2026

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