Tribunals · Hull City Council · 2017 rating list

51 Whitefriargate, HU1 2HP

Shop and premises Decided 14 November 2023 CHG100795056 CBRE - Robin Ellis

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£277,500£58/m²

Ratepayer sought£136,000

VO conceded first£189,000−32% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£179,000£55/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 contended the subject property, a large retail unit with a substantial first floor only accessible via stairs or goods lifts at the rear with limited retail potential, was overvalued compared to similar properties in Hull city centre. The tribunal found the property disadvantaged compared to the VO's comparables due to its age (early 1900s), narrow frontage, and layout, and concluded a unit price of £55/m² (matching the comparable unit 40 Whitefriargate in the same parade) was reasonable, reducing the RV from £189,000 to £179,000.

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

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Rental evidence

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing: 1 November 2023

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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