Tribunals · Blackpool Borough Council · 2017 rating list

250 Queens Promenade, FY2 9HA

Guest House and Premises Decided 17 December 2020 CHG100101395

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

Original RV£19,000

Ratepayer sought£15,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£17,000from 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 argued that the property should be valued at a lower double bedroom unit (DBU) rate than the £900 applied, pointing out that properties closer to Blackpool's main attractions had lower DBU rates despite being in more valuable locations. The tribunal found that comparable properties on Adelaide Street, Hornby Road and Alexandra Road showed similar analysed rents despite having a lower DBU rate of £800, and concluded that the advantages of sea views were offset by proximity to attractions. Accordingly, the tribunal applied a DBU rate of £800 to the property, reducing the RV from £19,000 to £17,000.

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