Tribunals · Southend-on-Sea Borough Council · 2017 rating list

123-125 Broadway West, SS9 2BU

Shop and premises Decided 8 April 2024 CHG100930454 Hampton Lovett - Rachel

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£13,750£225/m²
Ratepayer sought£8,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£13,750£225/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £13,750 (based on £225/m²), proposing £8,500 (£150/m²) and arguing for a 5% allowance for the property's unusual shape (wide and shallow) and full zone A assessment. The tribunal found the rental evidence did not support a reduction, as the existing RV was lower than comparable rents, and the respondent's comparable properties showed consistent assessment at £225/m² across Broadway West. The tribunal rejected the 5% allowance, noting the appellant provided no evidence supporting the claimed disadvantage of zone A assessment.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was The Mortgage Library Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Rental evidence
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976] RA 141
Hearing
11 March 2024

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