Tribunals · Blackpool Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Inghams Solicitors, 37 Red Bank Road, FY2 9HX

Office Decided 14 October 2021 CHG100130002 Ken Batty Chartered Surveyors

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

Original RV£10,000

Ratepayer sought£9,250

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£9,750from 1 Apr 2017

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 end allowances should be applied for poor layout characteristics, including a pillar obstructing zone B, step up from pavement, poor natural light, beam restrictions, and circulation difficulties, citing comparable treatment of nearby properties. The tribunal found the layout and characteristics were not unique but not comparable to the 5% allowance given to a double unit at 15 Red Bank Road. The tribunal awarded a 2.5% end allowance, reducing the RV from £10,000 to £9,750, as the appellant proved sufficient evidence to justify a reduction for the pillar positioning and layout difficulties affecting occupation.

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

Grounds argued

Zoning or layout
Quantum or end allowance · decisive

Evidence: Photographs, Expert report
Hearing: 22 September 2021

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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