Tribunals · Stoke-on-Trent City Council · 2023 rating list

Rare - Lounge - Bar - Steakhouse, 21 Carlisle Street, ST3 4HA

Restaurant and premises Decided 7 July 2025 CHG101070106

OutcomeDismissed — nobody attended for the ratepayerThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£15,000£160/m²

Ratepayer sought£8,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£15,000£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 challenged the rateable value of £15,000 on the basis that it was unreasonable and sought a reduction to £8,000, arguing that comparable properties in the area supported a lower valuation. The tribunal considered rental evidence from comparable properties, particularly 12 and 17 Carlisle Street which, after adjustment, analysed to zone A rates of £177.99/m2 and £193.72/m2 respectively—both higher than the £160/m2 applied to the subject property. The tribunal found that the appellant's comparables were located further away (0.7-0.8 miles) and may attract different rental markets, and dismissed the appeal, confirming the rateable value at £15,000.

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