Mains House Nursery, West Lane, DH3 3HL

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the appeal property (a children's day nursery) should be valued at £315 per child rather than £420 per child, contending it was a lower-quality conversion in an average residential area. The tribunal found the passing rent of £14,000 per annum (£420 per child capacity) was good evidence supporting the adopted rate, comparable nurseries in the North East supported this rate, the property was a good quality conversion, and the central location in Chester-le-Street was reasonable for the average residential area category. The appeal was dismissed as the rateable value was not unreasonable.

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

Grounds argued

• Valuation method
• Comparable assessments (tone)

Evidence

Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs

Cases cited

Lotus and Delta v Culverwell

Hearing

12 June 2024