Boswells Cafe, 50 The Kennet Centre, RG14 5EN
Café and Premises Decided 10 September 2025 CHG100935037 Lambert Smith Hampton - D Bullimore
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought to reduce the rateable value from £75,000 to £44,000 by reducing the main space rate from £275/m2 to £200/m2 and claiming a 20% allowance for size and layout issues. The tribunal found that the existing assessment of £75,000 was not unreasonable, relying on the passing rent at £75,000 per annum (reflecting 80% of open market value) and comparable rental and assessment evidence which did not establish that the current rate was excessive or that an allowance was warranted.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Boswells Coffee Co Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Quantum or end allowance
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 14 August 2025
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