Tribunals · Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council · 2017 rating list

R M B Toyota, 1 1-3 Cygnet Drive, TS18 3DZ

Car showroom and premises Decided 9 December 2024 CHG101056806 Knight Frank - Joanne Corney

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£315,000
Ratepayer sought£259,000
VO conceded first£287,500−9% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£282,500from 1 Apr 2017

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the rateable value of £315,000 as inaccurate, proposing £259,000, arguing for a 10% end allowance to reflect limited prominence and visibility of the subject property. The Valuation Officer conceded to £287,500. The tribunal found that whilst the Toyota showroom had reasonable visibility from the roundabout, the Lexus building situated behind it warranted a 5% allowance, resulting in a final RV of £282,500.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Valuation method
Evidence
Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing
11 November 2024

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