Tribunals · Wales · By council
Tribunal decisions in Carmarthenshire
Every business rates appeal for a property in Carmarthenshire decided by the Valuation Tribunal for Wales since 2018 — what was argued, what the Valuation Officer conceded, and what the tribunal decided.
Valuation Tribunal for Wales Every judgment in full
Decisions since 2018
100
with a written decision
Won a reduction
64% of 14
where the ratepayer attended or made submissions — 10% of 86 when nobody did
Conceded before the hearing
46%
6 cases where the Valuation Officer cut the value first, median 15%
Rateable value removed
£29,350
by tribunal decisions in 9 cases, median cut 16%
The decisions
Showing 50 of 100 decisions · 18 won a reduction
| Agent | List | Sought | VO conceded | Decisive ground | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Warehouse and Premises, Unit 4 Pensarn Retail Park, Stephens Way, Pensarn, Carmarthen, SA31 2BGRetail Warehouse and Premises | Ryan | 2017 | 29 Apr 2025 | £55,000 | £41,500 | — | £55,000 | — | Dismissed |
| annexe At Broadawel, Cynghordy, Llandovery, SA20 0LSAnnexe self-catering holiday accommodation | — | 2017 | 15 Feb 2024 | — | — | — | £1,700 | — | Allowed in part |
| Castell Pigyn Lorry Workshop, Llanboidy, Whitland, SA34 0LJLorry Workshop and premises | — | 2017 | 23 Jan 2024 | — | — | £7,700 | £7,700 | — | Allowed · not attended |
| 14-16 Station Road, Llanelli SA15 1AL | — | 2017 | 27 Apr 2023 | £18,250 | £15,250 | £15,250 | £15,250 | — | Allowed |
| Shop and Premises, Co-Op, Cross Hands Business Park, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6RBShop and Premises | Colliers | 2017 | 3 Nov 2021 | £262,500 | £208,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | — | Allowed in part |
| Part 1st Floor, Lyric Buildings, Carmarthen SA31 1BAOffice premises | — | 2017 | 6 Sept 2021 | £10,750 | £3,124 | — | £10,750 | — | Dismissed |
| Sids Supermarket, 9B Heol Bryngwili, Cross Hands, Llanelli SA14 6LRConvenience store | — | 2017 | 27 Jul 2021 | £22,250 | £10,250 | — | £22,250 | Comparable assessments (tone) | Dismissed · not attended |
| Car Park and Premises, Car Park at Harrison Court, St Davids Street, Carmarthen SA31 3DXCar Park and Premises | — | 2017 | 27 May 2021 | £8,100 | £5,400 | £7,300 | £7,300 | — | Allowed in part |
| Cafe and Premises, 4 Stepney Road, Burry Port, SA16 0BHCafe and Premises | — | 2017 | 6 May 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | Allowed in part · not attended |
| Unit 1 Cross Hands Shopping Centre, The Square, Cross Hands, Llanelli SA14 6NTRetail warehouse and premises | — | 2017 | 12 Apr 2021 | £21,000 | £8,837 | £12,750 | £12,750 | — | Allowed in part |
| Public House & Premises, The Spread Eagle, Queen Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1JTPublic House & Premises | — | 2017 | 17 Mar 2021 | — | — | £36,750 | £36,750 | — | Allowed · not attended |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Myrtle Hill, Carmarthen SA31 2NGDrive-thru restaurant and premises | Brown & Merry Commercial | 2017 | 26 Feb 2021 | £77,000 | £72,000 | — | £77,000 | — | Dismissed |
| Abergwili Concrete Works, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA32 7EPConcrete works | — | 2017 | 14 Dec 2020 | £12,000 | £1 | £11,250 | £11,250 | — | Agreed at hearing · not attended |
| Spar, 1-3 Water Street, Kidwelly SA17 5BXConvenience store | Ellis | 2017 | 11 Nov 2020 | £16,500 | £1 | £11,250 | £11,250 | — | Dismissed |
| Unit 5 and Adj yard, Parc Busnes Tycroes, Pontardulais Road, Tycroes, Ammanford SA18 3RZ | Reduce Business Rates | 2017 | 16 Mar 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Cresselly Arms, Nantgaredig, Carmarthen SA32 7NGPublic House and premises | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| 16 Nott Square, Carmarthen SA31 1PQ | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| 16 Nott Square, Carmarthen SA31 1PQ | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Castle Hotel, Llangadog SA19 9BWHotel | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | £5,800 | — | Allowed in part · not attended |
| The Kings Head, Market Square, Llandovery SA20 0AB | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Angel Inn, Salem, Llandeilo SA19 7LY | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| The White Horse, 125 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo SA19 6ENPublic house and premises | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Star Hotel, 121 Swansea Road, Llanelli SA15 3DJHotel | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Star Hotel, 121 Swansea Road, Llanelli SA15 3DJHotel | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| The Bucket and Spade, Cambrian Street, Llanelli SA15 2LEPub premises | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Apple Tree Inn, 119 Station Road, Llanelli SA15 1YSPublic House (Inn) | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Vine Inn at 72 & 74 Station Road, Llanelli SA15 1ANVine Inn | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Vine Inn at 72 & 74 Station Road, Llanelli SA15 1AN | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| The Harry Watkins, Millfield Road, Llanelli SA14 8HY | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| The Harry Watkins, Millfield Road, Llanelli SA14 8HY | HS Consultancy Group | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| White Lion Inn, Parkview, Llanelli SA14 8BHPublic House | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Cross Hands Hotel, 1 Llandeilo Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli SA14 6NAHotel and premises | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Tafarn Y Deri, Llanedy, Pontarddulais, Swansea SA4 0YR | — | 2017 | 26 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Fresenius Renal Care Unit, Glangwili Hospital, Glangwili, Carmarthen SA31 2AFHospital and premises | Geo Hallam & Sons | 2010 | 12 Feb 2020 | £61,500 | £40,800 | — | £57,500 | Comparable assessments (tone) | Allowed in part |
| Unit Is3, Market Hall, St Catherine's Walk, Carmarthen, SA31 1QY | — | 2017 | 5 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Struck out · not attended |
| 97, Penybank Road, Ammanford, SA18 3QP | — | 2017 | 5 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | Validity of the proposal | Dismissed · not attended |
| 17 Ammanford Road, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3QJ | — | 2017 | 5 Feb 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| 39 Station Road, Llanelli SA15 1AW | — | 2017 | 27 Nov 2019 | — | — | — | £6,700 | — | Allowed in part · not attended |
| 20 Lammas Street, Carmarthen SA31 3AL | — | 2017 | 27 Nov 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Glaneinon Yard, Llanybydder SA40 9RA | — | 2017 | 22 Nov 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| 24 – 26 Wind Street, Ammanford, CarmarthenshireRetail unit with office and preparation area | — | 2017 | 18 Nov 2019 | £8,100 | £6,930 | — | £8,100 | Comparable assessments (tone) | Dismissed |
| 26 Thomas Street, LlanelliShop and premises | — | 2017 | 18 Nov 2019 | £9,100 | £3,900 | £7,800 | £7,800 | Rental evidence | Allowed in part |
| Glaneinon Yard, LlanybydderAgricultural storage yard | — | 2017 | 18 Nov 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Undercliffe, Ferryside, SA17 5TU | — | 2017 | 6 Nov 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Enterprise at The Old Concrete Works, Alltwalis, CarmarthenEnterprise | — | 2017 | 23 Oct 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Sultan Fine Indian Dining, Hall Street, Llanelli, SA15 3BBRestaurant | — | 2017 | 23 Oct 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| 7 Darkgate, Carmarthen, SA31 1PT | — | 2017 | 3 Oct 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| 1B King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 5HE | — | 2017 | 3 Oct 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
| Queens Fish and Chips, Unit 4 Stradey District Centre, Maesycoed, Stradey SA15 4EBFish and chips shop | — | 2017 | 24 May 2019 | £14,000 | £4,200 | £10,750 | £10,750 | Rental evidence | Allowed in part · not attended |
| The Castle hotel, Kings Road, Llandovery, SA209 0AWHotel and premises | — | 2017 | 20 May 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Dismissed · not attended |
Values are as stated in each decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. Where a decision covers several properties, the first-listed is shown. Cash-machine appeals are listed but excluded from the statistics above. Wales: decisions of the Valuation Tribunal for Wales, published at valuationtribunalwales.net.