Tribunals · City of York Council · 2023 rating list

TRUSTSPAN, FRYORS CLOSE, MURTON LANE, MURTON LANE, YO19 5UF

Factory and premises Decided 22 October 2026 CHG101256867 Ryan

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV · 2023 list£89,000£47.5/m²

Ratepayer sought£49,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£76,000£40/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; 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 £89,000 (£47.50 per m²), seeking a reduction to £49,000 (£24.50 per m²), based on the passing rent and comparable evidence. The tribunal found that while the passing rent was not comparable as it was between established parties with a landlord advantage, the respondent's comparables at £47.50 per m² were excessive. Taking a stand-back approach and considering the totality of evidence, the tribunal determined an unadjusted rate of £40 per m² was reasonable, resulting in an RV of £76,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was TRUSTSPAN TIMBER ENGINEERING LTD, represented.

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Rental evidence

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing: 12 October 2026

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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