The Qube, Dakota Drive, L24 8RJ
Warehouse and premises Decided 5 February 2024 CHG100774708 CBRE
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 (The Qube, Dakota Drive, Liverpool L24 8RJ). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vault, Dakota Drive, Liverpool L24 8RJ | £1,600,000 | £1,440,000 | £1,600,000 | Dismissed |
| The Qube, Dakota Drive, Liverpool L24 8RJThis appeal | £1,370,000 | £1,230,000 | £1,370,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant argued that the opening of the Mersey Gateway toll bridge as a replacement for a free bridge constituted a material change of circumstances that would cause a hypothetical tenant to negotiate lower rents, and proposed a 10% reduction based on approximately £300,000 in annual toll costs. The tribunal found that although the toll bridge created a physical change to the locality, the appellant failed to demonstrate that overall operating costs had been adversely impacted, that the use remained economically viable given the faster route and shorter distance, and that the absence of other proposals from the industrial estate suggested the toll charges had not made a significant difference to rental value. The appeals were dismissed.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was B&M Retail Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Change of circumstances
- Change of circumstances
- toll bridge opening
- Evidence
- None from the ratepayer
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
- Hearing
- 12 January 2024
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