Unit 13, 30 The Shires, BA14 8AT
Shop and premises Decided 6 February 2025 CHG101131069 Knight Frank - Rohan Nigel Short
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant contended that three retail units undergoing a programme of works lasting approximately 30 days were incapable of beneficial occupation and should be deleted from the rating list. The appellant argued the works constituted redevelopment similar to those in Monk and Canary Wharf. The tribunal found that the works were repairs typical of those undertaken by a landlord between tenants, involving removal of tenant's fit and cosmetic refurbishment rather than substantial reconstruction. Accordingly, the statutory assumption of reasonable repair applied, meaning the properties were capable of beneficial occupation on the material day, and the appeals were dismissed.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Sheet Anchor Investments Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- State of repair or deletion
- Evidence
- Photographs, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Newbigin (Valuation Officer) v S J & J Monk (a firm); Jackson (VO) v Canary Wharf Ltd; Porter (VO) v Trustees of Gladman SIPPS; Aviva Investors v Bunyan (VO); Simpsons Malt & Others v Craig Jones (VO) & Others; Denton v TH White Ltd
- Hearing
- 21 January 2025
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