Bears Paw Inn, School Lane, Warmingham, Warmingham, CW11 3QN

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued the property should be valued as a hotel because of substantial investment increasing letting rooms from 8 to 17 and creation of hotel-like facilities, with accommodation and food being the main income drivers. The tribunal found the property was a food-led destination public house where drink sales historically outperformed accommodation as a percentage of receipts, and therefore should be valued as a Category 2 destination public house under the approved guide rather than as a hotel. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, confirming the valuation at £164,000 RV.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Nelson Hotels Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

• Valuation method · decisive
• Quantum or end allowance

Evidence

Trading accounts, Earlier tribunal decisions, Photographs, Expert report

Cases cited

Paul Dinsdale Insurance & Financial Services v Whitehead (VO); Mears Ltd v Smith (VO); Luigi Ceramics v Smith (VO); Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute v Mohammed Akram and another; Sharp v Griffiths (VO); London County Council v Erith; Fir Mill Ltd v Royton UDC and Jones (VO); Orange PCS Ltd v Bradford; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)

Hearing

23 October 2020