Tribunals · London Borough of Hackney · 2017 rating list

1a, Dunn Street, E8 2DG

Office and premises Decided 20 November 2020 CHG100047539

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£33,000

Ratepayer sought£0

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£0

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 an exemption under paragraph 16(1)(b) of Schedule 5 to the Local Government Finance Act 1988 for property used for welfare services for disabled people. Assistive Solutions provided equipment, support and mentoring to disabled students in higher education through the Disabled Students Allowance scheme. The tribunal found the services fell within section 29(4)(b) of the National Assistance Act 1948, relating to instruction and support in overcoming effects of disability, and that administrative and equipment preparation activities were intrinsic to the welfare provision. The appeal was allowed and the property was made exempt from rating with effect from 1 April 2017.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Assistive Solutions, represented.