Tribunals · Chorley Borough Council · 2017 rating list

19-21 Chapel Street, PR7 1BN

Shop and premises Decided 7 January 2022 CHG100111497 Ken Batty Chartered Surveyors - Sara

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£31,250£350/m²
Ratepayer sought£24,750
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£29,500£350/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 argued the property was incorrectly valued at £31,250 RV, proposing £21,750 RV, contending that as a double unit with substantial masking pillars, it warranted allowances. The tribunal found the zone A rate of £350/m² was supported by rental evidence for 22 Chapel Street, but allowed a 5% reduction for the double unit nature by reference to the comparable property at 42-44 Chapel Street which had a similar allowance. The tribunal rejected the masking/pillar allowance as the pillars did not obstruct views or hinder display windows.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Floor area or measurement
  • Valuation method
  • Split or merge the assessment
Evidence
Rents, Photographs, Measurement survey
Hearing
15 December 2021

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