Tribunals · North Yorkshire Council · 2017 rating list

Lookers Garage, Lookers Garage, DL6 2NN

Car showroom and premises Decided 16 June 2025 CHG101077924 Knight Frank - Joanne Corney

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.
Original RV£81,000£95/m²
Ratepayer sought£57,000
VO conceded first£77,500−4% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£77,500£95/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant, a motor dealership company, argued for a reduction of the rateable value from £81,000 (£95/m2) to £57,000 (£70/m2), citing market conditions and comparable properties. The tribunal found that the VO had provided more factual evidence regarding market recovery and investment in car showroom properties, and that comparable properties within the locality supported the £95/m2 base rate with a 5% end allowance for access disadvantage, resulting in an RV of £77,500.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing
21 May 2025

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