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Robinsons Mercedes Benz Of Peterborough, Robinsons Mercedes Benz Of Peterborough, PE7 8JA

Car showroom and premises Decided 23 August 2024 CHG101062824 Knight Frank - Joanne Corney

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£248,000£200/m²
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first£221,000−11% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£198,000£160/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant (car showroom leaseholder) argued the tone of value for main space should be reduced from £200 per m2 to £150 per m2, citing poor location and visibility on an industrial estate. The tribunal found the subject property had inferior location compared to prime locations at Boongate and Newark Road, but superior quality to comparable properties at Sturrock Way. The tribunal determined a tone of £160 per m2 was fair and reasonable, representing a compromise between the parties' positions based on comparable assessments at Papyrus Road (£175 per m2) and Sturrock Way (£150 per m2), resulting in a revised RV of £198,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Group1 Automotive Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • location
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions, Photographs
Cases cited
Denton v TH White Ltd
Hearing
14 August 2024

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