Tribunals · Middlesbrough Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Betfred, 108 Linthorpe Road, TS1 2JZ

Betting shop and premises Decided 21 June 2024 CHG100753988 Hart Commercial Surveyors Ltd

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£34,750£460/m²
Ratepayer sought£17,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£34,750£460/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 sought a reduction to £17,500 RV based on the passing rent of £30,000 pa (analysed at £223/m2) and a 10% masking allowance. The tribunal found little weight in the subject property's rent due to its age (set 2 years before the AVD), generous rent-free incentive, and analytical discrepancies. Comparable properties on Linthorpe Road showed rents analysing to £529-£583/m2 with zone A rates of £560-£580/m2, supporting rather than undermining the £460/m2 rate applied. The tribunal rejected the unsupported masking allowance request. The appeal was dismissed and the RV remained at £34,750.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
22 May 2024

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