Maxwells Diy, Shotton Road, SR8 2TG
Retail warehouse and premises Decided 27 June 2025 CHG101106143 Bell & Bell
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant argued that the rateable value of £100,000 (£55/m²) was excessive and should be reduced to £87,000 (£48/m²), relying on comparable properties valued at lower rates per m² on the 2017 list and on price differentials between the 2010 and 2017 lists. The tribunal found that whilst each revaluation is separate and distinct, there was merit in the differentials approach and that comparable properties with shopping centre locations and smaller sizes supported a lower valuation. The tribunal determined a rateable value of £91,000 (£50/m²) as fair and reasonable, allowing the appeal in part.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Maxwells (Sunderland) Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Change of circumstances
- Evidence
- Settled assessments, Photographs
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta Ltd v Culverwell and Leicester City Council; Lamb v Minards; Barnard and Barnard v Walker
- Hearing
- 28 May 2025
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