Tribunals · Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Unit 22, Stadium Way, Parkgate Retail World, Parkgate Retail World, S60 1TG

Single storey modern restaurant Decided 12 February 2024 CHG100737616 Colliers International - Alastair Dyson

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£139,000
Ratepayer sought£119,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£139,000£440/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued the rateable value should be reduced from £139,000 (£440/m²) to £119,000 (£375/m²), contending that the full rent-free period should be deducted, the analysis period should extend to 10 years rather than to the break clause at 15 years, and that a 10% uplift for fitting out constituted double-counting. The tribunal accepted the Valuation Officer's approach of analysing rent to the break clause, deducting only three months of a nine-month rent-free period as standard for fitting out, and applying the 10% uplift. The tribunal found the respondent's rental analysis supporting £440/m² was not unreasonable and dismissed the appeal.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Frankie and Benny's, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Valuation method · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Expert report
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Bunyan v Acenden Ltd; Allen v Freemans PLC; Morrison E F (GP) ltd v Central Scotland Assessor; K Shoe Shops Ltd v Hardy; Vines Ltd v De Mauny; Lamb v Minards; Lamb v Go Outdoors Ltd
Hearing
29 January 2024

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