Tribunals · Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Manor Pharmacy, Manor Pharmacy, SK15 3ET

Shop and premises Decided 23 September 2022 CHG100127566 Ken Batty Chartered Surveyors - Sara

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£2,225
Ratepayer sought£2,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£2,225£95/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £2,225 for a former Post Office shop, arguing for a reduction to £2,000 based on masking caused by structural walls, step access, and a small shopfront window. The tribunal found the masking to be not particularly excessive compared to comparable properties (398 and 396 Huddersfield Road) and found no evidence that these physical features would impact the rental bid of a hypothetical tenant. The tribunal upheld the valuation officer's assessment and dismissed the appeal.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Building works or disturbance nearby
Evidence
Photographs, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v Jackson
Hearing
9 August 2022

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