Tribunals · Winchester City Council · 2017 rating list

Travelbag Uk Ltd, 23-24 High Street, SO23 9JX

Shop and premises Decided 6 October 2025 CHG101184574 Rabbette Chartered Surveyors

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£128,000
Ratepayer sought£120,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£120,000£1700/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 subject property should be assessed with a 6% end allowance for width to depth ratio and a 5% end allowance for layout issues from the merger of two retail units. The tribunal allowed the appeal in part, accepting that a 6% end allowance for the width to depth ratio was justified by reference to comparable properties with similar ratios. The tribunal also applied a 5% line adjustment (rather than a full end allowance) to the first floor to reflect the disadvantaged fragmented layout, as the ground floor was not found to be significantly disadvantaged. The tribunal determined revised rateable values of £120,000 for both the 2017 rating date and the 2018 effective date when air conditioning was added.

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

Grounds argued

  • width to depth ratio
  • Zoning or layout
Evidence
Settled assessments, Earlier tribunal decisions
Cases cited
WH Smith v Clee; ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Ltd and Lucy Formela-Osbourne
Hearing
11 September 2025

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