Tribunals · Bristol City Council · 2017 rating list

23-25, Baldwin Street, BS1 1LT

Shop and premises Decided 29 November 2021 CHG100112484 Daniel Johnstone/Colliers International - Daniel Johnstone

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£41,500£320/m²
Ratepayer sought£20,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£35,750£245/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £41,500 for the retail shop unit at 23-25 Baldwin Street, arguing it was too high and proposing £20,000. The tribunal found the Valuation Officer's comparable properties were significantly smaller and not entirely comparable. Based on rental evidence from similar-sized properties at the antecedent valuation date and allowing for agreed size and frontage allowances, the tribunal determined a Zone A rate of £245 per m² was appropriate, resulting in a rateable value of £35,750, allowing the appeal in part.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
9 November 2021

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