28 Jubilee Way, Scunthorpe, DN15 6RB, DN15 6RB, DN15 6RB

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued the rateable value should be reduced from £69,000 to £46,250, contending that a 2017 lease at £50,000 per annum (analysed to £214.27 per m²) was more reliable than the Valuation Officer's reliance on a 2012 lease and a zone A rate of £375 per m², and that the 11% allowance for size and awkward shape was insufficient. The tribunal found the 2017 rent required adjustment for market trends and that neither the 2012 nor 2017 rents could be relied upon in isolation. The tribunal considered the wider basket of rental evidence from Jubilee Way and the High Street supported the adopted £375 per m² rate, and that settled challenges in the locality further supported this valuation. Regarding quantum, the tribunal noted a larger comparable property (1522 m²) received only 15% allowance compared to the 11% on the subject property (929.84 m²) and dismissed the appeal.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was British Heart Foundation, represented.

Grounds argued

• Rental evidence
• Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
• Quantum or end allowance

Evidence

Rents, Settled assessments

Cases cited

Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Lamb v Go Outdoor

Hearing

15 April 2021