Tribunals · Peterborough City Council · 2017 rating list

Pumpkin Cafe, Pumpkin Cafe, PE1 1QL

Cafe and premises Decided 5 December 2024 CHG100910105 Tanner Rose - James Massey

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£95,500
Ratepayer sought£86,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£95,500

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 4 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the rateable values were excessive and should be reduced based on minimum guaranteed rents (MGR) only, contending that top-up payments reflected specific tenant performance rather than open market value. The tribunal found that prospective tenants would consider top-ups when making rental bids, and actual rents paid around the antecedent valuation date (1 April 2015) exceeded the MGR in all cases except one, indicating the MGR alone did not reflect true rental value. The tribunal dismissed the appeals, holding that the appellant failed to persuade the panel that the confirmed values were unreasonable.

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents
Hearing
11 November 2024

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