Tribunals · Sunderland City Council · 2017 rating list

Kia Motors, Castle View, Castletown, SR5 3DR

Car showroom and premises Decided 28 February 2025 CHG101078723 Sanderson Weatherall LLP - Nick Vincent

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed, leaving the value at the figure the Valuation Officer had already conceded.

Original RV£125,000£135/m²

Ratepayer sought£96,000

VO conceded first£116,000−7% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£116,000£125/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 the price per m² should be reduced from £135 to £115/m² based on 2010 list comparables and a 10% end allowance for poor visibility and access due to location on a residential street. The tribunal rejected this approach, finding each rating list requires a fresh assessment. The tribunal found the VO's evidence of rental growth and market recovery since 2010 more persuasive than the appellant's reliance on general market commentary, and rejected the visibility allowance as the site had good access and visibility within a prime car showroom location.

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