Tribunals · Braintree District Council · 2017 rating list

4, GREAT SQUARE, CM7 1TX

Shop and premises Decided 4 June 2024 CHG101067015 Altus Group

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£29,750£350/m²
Ratepayer sought£16,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£29,750£350/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 argued that the RV of £29,750 (at £350/m2) was excessive, proposing a reduction to £16,500 (at £190/m2) based on the subject property's lease rent of £20,000 per annum from March 2015. The tribunal found that whilst the subject rent was relevant evidence, it was inconsistent with comparable rents from neighbouring properties in Great Square, which analysed significantly higher (ranging from £311-£496/m2) and supported the tone of £350/m2 ITZA established for the area. The appellant failed to demonstrate the assessment was unreasonable and the appeal was dismissed.

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
10 May 2024

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