Tribunals · Ribble Valley Borough Council · 2017 rating list

9 George Street, BB7 9TH

Shop and Premises Decided 27 March 2023 CHG100620365 Matthews & Goodman - Jonathan Young

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£38,500£110/m²

Ratepayer sought£18,500

VO conceded first£37,500−3% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£18,500£52.6/m²

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 argued that the RV of £38,500 was unreasonable and proposed £18,500 based on the actual rent passing on the property of £17,500. The Tribunal found that the actual rent on the appeal property provided the best evidence, as it was an arms length lease with professional representation on the AVD. The Tribunal rejected the Valuation Officer's comparable evidence from Bridge Stores Limited as the appeal property was an older, end-terrace property at the end of a cul-de-sac with limited parking, unlike the comparables. The Tribunal determined a price of £52.60/m² was fair and reasonable, resulting in an RV of £18,500.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was James Hall And Company (Properties) Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

Rental evidence
Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Valuation method

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing: 10 March 2023

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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