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ADVERTISING SITE 0403 0025, FENTON ROAD, S61 3RG

Advertising rights and premises; digital display at bus shelters Decided 14 November 2024 CHG101096123 Montagu Evans - Richard Wackett

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£2,550

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 21 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant contended that digital advertising displays at bus shelters should be valued using the VOA scheme for static displays with no uplift for the digital aspect, arguing that digital machinery should not be valued separately. The tribunal found that while static and digital advertisements are in the same category of occupation, there is a clear distinction between them that must be reflected in valuation. The tribunal determined that digital displays are significantly more valuable than static ones due to heightened exposure and ability to display moving images, and that a multiplier was appropriate. However, the VO's uplift of six times was found to be excessive and unsubstantiated. The tribunal determined that a multiplier of three to the VOA's base rates for static bus shelter roadside displays was fair and reasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Alight Bus Shelter Media Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Valuation method · decisive
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Expert report
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Fir Mill, Ltd v Royton U.D.C; J C Decaux UK Ltd ME v Valuation Officer; Alight Bus Shelter Media Limited v Valuation Officer
Hearing
31 October 2024

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