Great Western Cameras, 4-5 Market Street, SN1 1RZ
Shop and premises Decided 23 June 2025 CHG101146778 nigel moorcroft
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant argued the rateable value of £27,750 (£335/m2) was unreasonable and sought reduction to £10,000 (£114/m2), citing poor footfall, market decline, and historical rent reductions. The tribunal found the rental evidence from comparable properties on Market Street, including properties let at £366.97/m2 and £460.61/m2, supported the £335/m2 rate and was more compelling than the appellant's reliance on an earlier non-market rent from 2019. The appeal was dismissed as the tribunal was not persuaded the reduction was warranted.
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Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 30 May 2025
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