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SERVOSTEEL, PENSNETT ROAD, DY1 2HA

Factory and Premises Decided 18 May 2026 CHG101255657 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.
Original RV£590,000
Ratepayer sought£355,000
VO conceded first£477,500−19% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£477,500£24.33/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 comparable properties in the locality supported a reduction to £355,000 and that the 1950s and 1970s built portions should be valued at £12 per m2. The tribunal considered that the tone of value adopted by the VO (£14 per m2 for 1950s, £25 per m2 for 1970s, £35 per m2 for post-2000) was supported by settlement evidence and comparable properties, noting the subject property's mixed-age character and higher repair liability would diminish the value of its more modern elements. The appeal was dismissed as the RV of £477,500 was not excessive.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Steelstrip Services Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
  • Floor area or measurement
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
30 April 2026

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