Tribunals · Bristol City Council · 2017 rating list

Aardman Animations Ltd, Gas Ferry Road, BS1 6UN

workshop and premises Decided 14 February 2024 CHG100699681 Avison Young (UK) Ltd

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£108,000from 20 Jan 2020

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants contended that a landslip causing closure of Cumberland Road warranted a 10% allowance to reflect reduced access to the subject hereditaments. The tribunal found that while the closure did cause disruption and inconvenience, particularly during the circa three-month full closure period, the temporary nature of the disruption and subsequent partial reopening did not justify the full 10% sought. The tribunal awarded a 5% allowance, consistent with comparable allowances granted for road works affecting other Bristol properties, to reflect the genuine but limited impact on enjoyment of the properties.

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

Grounds argued

  • Change of circumstances · decisive
Change of circumstances
road closure - landslip
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing
29 January 2024

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