9-10 ST THOMAS STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8EW

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the property should be valued as a restaurant on an overall basis at £180/m2 (£25,750 RV), contending the mode of occupation had changed from retail to restaurant use. The tribunal found that although the property was occupied as a restaurant, its inherent character within a retail parade was that of a retail unit, and the substantial kitchen (installed after the material day) could easily be removed to revert to retail use. The tribunal placed greater weight on comparable properties within the retail parade valued at £350/m2, and noted the rental evidence was not sufficiently close to the antecedent valuation date. The appeal was dismissed and the original assessment of £34,750 RV was confirmed.

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

Grounds argued

• Valuation method
• Comparable assessments (tone)

Evidence

Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs, Expert report

Cases cited

Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Scottish & Newcastle Retail Limited & Allied Domecq Retailing Limited v R F Williams; Williams v Scottish & Newcastle Retail Ltd

Hearing

28 October 2021