Tribunals · Blaby District Council · 2017 rating list

2 Underwood Court, LE3 8SG

Shop and premises Decided 23 July 2024 CHG100897813 Ken Batty Chartered Surveyors - Sara

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£26,500

Ratepayer sought£17,250

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£26,500£140/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 from £26,500 RV to £17,250 RV, arguing the unadjusted rate of £140/m2 was excessive compared to other shops in the locality and that a 5% allowance should be applied for poor layout creating security concerns. The tribunal found the Valuation Officer's rental and comparable property evidence, particularly Tesco Express Dominion Road, persuasive. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, concluding the appellant had failed to discharge the burden of proving the RV was unreasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was an individual ratepayer, represented.

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone)
Quantum or end allowance
Zoning or layout

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing: 24 June 2024

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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