Tribunals · Staffordshire Moorlands District Council · 2017 rating list

The Stafford Arms, The Green, ST9 9JR

Public house and premises Decided 7 October 2021 CHG100115072 Roger Hannah - Mark Keirl

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

Original RV£62,500

Ratepayer sought£55,500

VO conceded first£71,500

Tribunal decided£63,500from 19 Jan 2021

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 fair maintainable trade (FMT) adopted by the Valuation Officer was excessive and that the percentages for dry trade should be reduced. The tribunal agreed with aspects of the appellant's position, particularly that the 2018 World Cup Finals had artificially boosted trade figures and should be removed. The tribunal reduced the liquor take from 9.74% to 8.4% (lowest point of category 2), having regard to the listed building status, rural location, higher costs, and competition from other establishments. The revised valuation of £63,500 was lower than the VO's £71,500 but higher than the appellant's proposed £55,500.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Frequent Diners Club Ltd, represented.