Tribunals · Eastbourne Borough Council · 2017 rating list

22 SAFFRONS ROAD, BN21 1DU

Day nursery and premises Decided 13 June 2021 CHG100077367 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

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

Original RV£40,250£160/m²

Ratepayer sought£26,250

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£35,000£140/m²

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 that the appeal property's unadjusted rate of £160/m2 was excessive compared to comparable properties in the locality and that the rental evidence was unreliable as it involved connected parties and was away from the antecedent valuation date. The tribunal found that whilst the rent review evidence was relevant and the property was superior to the comparables offered, the current rate was at the high end of the scheme and did not appropriately reflect the property's value. The tribunal adopted an unadjusted rate of £140/m2, resulting in an RV of £35,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Copperfields Day Nursery Limited, represented.