Tribunals · Staffordshire Moorlands District Council · 2017 rating list

Raddle Inn, Quarry Bank, Hollington, Hollington, ST10 4HQ

Public house and premises Decided 11 November 2020 CHG100043476

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

Original RV£65,000

Ratepayer sought£20,300

VO conceded first£44,000−32% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£39,000from 1 Apr 2017

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 the property should be valued as a restaurant and premises on an overall basis at £55/m², whereas the Valuation Officer maintained it was a public house and premises valued on fair maintainable trade. The tribunal determined the correct mode and category of occupation was a public house and premises, finding the physical characteristics (bar, beer garden, pool table, juke box, all-day opening) and ability to serve drinks-only customers supported this classification. However, the tribunal found the VO's rental percentage for the liquor trade excessive and reduced it from 6.56% to 4.4% to reflect the remote location and lower demand, resulting in a revised RV of £39,000.

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