Tribunals · Breckland District Council · 2017 rating list

Jollyes, Thetford Retail Park, Lime Kiln Lane, Lime Kiln Lane, IP24 2BU

Shop and premises Decided 2 October 2023 CHG100793444 Evans & Payne LLP - James Watson

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£38,750£82.5/m²
Ratepayer sought£34,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£38,750£82.5/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that rents on Thetford Retail Park were excessive, noting they had remained unchanged since 2003/4 with only a rent-free period offered in 2019, and that the price per m² should be lower than the comparables on the superior Forest Retail Park. The tribunal found that whilst rental levels had remained static, this did not prove the rents were excessive as they represented what occupiers were prepared to pay at the time of leasing. The tribunal was not persuaded that the adopted rate of £82.50 per m² was incorrect, particularly given that the higher rents in Forest Retail Park supported the valuation despite the modest difference in rate per m².

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Jolleyes Pet Supplies, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents
Hearing
8 September 2023

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