Tribunals · City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · 2023 rating list

Parkinson - Spencer Refractories Limited, Amblerthorn Fireclay Works, HX3 6SX

Refractory Works and Premises Decided 7 August 2026 CHG101385710 Rupert David Ltd

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

Original RV£310,000

Ratepayer sought£200,000

VO conceded first£260,000−16% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£260,000from 1 Apr 2023

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 sought to reduce the RV from £310,000 to £200,000, arguing the property had increased unreasonably from £200,000 in the 2017 rating list and seeking additional allowances for site access, layout and sloping conditions. The tribunal found the VO's conceded valuation of £260,000 was reasonable, noting the appellant provided insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the 5% allowance for site conditions or the depreciation allowances should be greater.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Parkinson Spencer Refractories Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

Valuation method
Quantum or end allowance · decisive

Evidence: Expert report, Photographs
Cases cited: Flight Centre (UK) limited v Ricketts (VO) [2021] UKUT 0315 (LC); Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing: 10 July 2026

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