Tribunals · Pendle Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Home Bargains, New Scotland Road, BB9 9SZ

Shop and premises Decided 6 December 2024 CHG101129937 The Beattie Partnership

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£262,500£100/m²

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£212,000£80/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 contended that the rate of £100/m² was excessive for a Home Bargains store in Nelson town centre and sought reduction to £65/m². The tribunal reviewed comparable properties including nearby Wilkinsons at £40/m², Home Bargains in Burnley at £100/m², B&M Bargains at £90/m², and other Home Bargains stores in northern towns ranging from £36–£78.50/m². Finding Nelson an inferior location to Burnley and weighing the evidence, the tribunal reduced the assessment to £80/m².

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was T J Morris Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone)

Evidence: Settled assessments, Expert report
Cases cited: Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
Hearing: 12 November 2024

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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