Tribunals · North Somerset Council · 2017 rating list

Huttons, Bridgwater Road, Bleadon, Bleadon, BS24 0AW

Car showroom, workshop and premises Decided 7 September 2021 CHG100155428 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£51,000£85/m²
Ratepayer sought£49,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£51,000£85/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued the unit price of £85/m² was excessive when compared to similar properties in the locality, relying on a rent for Quality Used Cars of Hewish at £66.92/m², and sought allowances for disadvantages. The tribunal found that the comparable properties relied upon by the appellant were not of similar quality to the subject property (a main Fiat dealer), and that the rent was too far removed from the valuation date and lacked supporting evidence. The tribunal concluded that £85/m² was not unreasonable when compared with comparable main dealer sites such as Holders, Station Road, Congresbury, and dismissed the appeal, confirming the RV at £51,000.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Photographs, tone_of_list_comparables
Hearing
17 August 2021

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