Tribunals · Somerset Council · 2017 rating list

4-­6 THE COURTYARD, ST JAMES STREET, TA1 1JR

Hairdressing salon and premises Decided 4 September 2024 CHG101148325 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£29,500£350/m²
Ratepayer sought£22,000
VO conceded first£28,000−5% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£28,000£350/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 argued that the valuation should be reduced from £29,500 RV to £22,000 RV based on a lower unit price per m² of £235/m² and disputed end allowances. The tribunal found that rental evidence from three comparable properties within the same valuation scheme, all close to the antecedent valuation date, supported the existing £350/m² zone A price, and agreed with the Valuation Officer's conceded end allowances of 17.5% for various disability elements, resulting in a reduction to £28,000 RV effective 17 March 2023.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Combers Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Quantum or end allowance
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus & Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
8 August 2024

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