Tribunals · Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Costa Coffee Drive Thru, 23 Retail World, S60 1TG

Restaurant and premises Decided 19 February 2024 CHG100790795 Gerald Eve LLP - CCA

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£74,500£425/m²
Ratepayer sought£57,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£61,500£350/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 (Costa Limited) challenged the rateable value of a drive-thru coffee outlet entered at £74,500 (£425/m²), seeking reduction to £57,000 (£325/m²). The tribunal found the appellant's evidence and arguments more persuasive, particularly the comparable settled assessment at a similar Costa drive-thru at Lakeside, Doncaster valued at £350/m², and determined that £350/m² was fair and reasonable, resulting in an RV of £61,500.

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
25 January 2024

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