Tribunals · Kirklees Council · 2017 rating list

Rusty Parts, Birds Edge Lane, HD8 8XR

Warehouses and storage land Decided 19 August 2026 CHG101322609 Newmark Gerald Eve LLP

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

Original RV£32,750£12/m²

Ratepayer sought£8,500

VO conceded first£17,250−47% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£12,750£3/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 contended that two former agricultural buildings in poor condition with asbestos contamination were beyond economic repair and should be valued at £1/m² with land at £1.25/m², seeking a reduction from £32,750 to £8,500. The tribunal found the hereditament remained capable of beneficial occupation and retained some value despite severe disrepair, but agreed the Valuation Officer's rate of £5/m² was inadequate; the tribunal reduced the building rate to £3/m² to reflect the exceptionally poor condition, asbestos issues, and age of the structures, determining an RV of £12,750.

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