LITTLE PEBBLES CHILDREN CENTRE AT CHANTRY C P SCHOOL, ORDNANCE ROAD, DA12 2RJ
Children's Centre Decided 23 June 2023 CHG100684602 Wilks Head & Eve
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Little Pebbles Children Centre at Chantry CP school, Ordnance Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RJ). Every property is listed below.
The 2 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gems Children Centre Lawn Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9HB | £23,000 | £3,500 | £14,250 | Dismissed |
| Little Pebbles Children Centre at Chantry CP school, Ordnance Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RJThis appeal | £20,000 | £8,400 | £12,750 | Allowed in part |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant (Kent County Council) challenged the rateable value of two children's centres, arguing they should be valued as community centres at £8,400 (Little Pebbles) and £3,500 (Little Gems). The tribunal determined the properties constituted a distinct mode and category of use—children's centres—with physical requirements differing from community centres, requiring works beyond minor alterations. Finding insufficient rental evidence for children's centres in the locality, the tribunal upheld the valuation officer's use of the contractor's basis method. Little Pebbles was allowed in part, reduced from £17,250 to £12,750; Little Gems was dismissed at £14,250.",
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Kent County Council, represented.
Grounds argued
- Valuation method
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Williams (VO) v Scottish and Newcastle Retail and Allied Domecq; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
- Hearing
- 6 June 2023
Similar decisions
- Little Gems Childrens Centre, Lawn Road, DA11 9HB — Dismissed, 23 Jun 2023
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