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Mcdonalds, Cathedral Retail Park Charlesworth Way, WF2 9SE

Restaurant and premises Decided 2 June 2026 CHG101190636 Montagu Evans - Sam Stratton

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed.

Original RV£104,000£355/m²

Ratepayer sought£80,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£91,500£325/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 sought to reduce the RV from £104,000 (at £355/m2) to £80,500 (at £285/m2), arguing that comparables including a nearby KFC at £285/m2 supported a lower rate. The tribunal found that the VO's revised RV of £91,500 (at £325/m2) was reasonable, having considered a basket of comparable properties including settled assessments at Snowhill Retail Park and other fast-food outlets. The tribunal concluded that the appellant had not provided sufficient evidence to support a reduction and applied the Lotus & Delta principles to support the valuation.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Ronnies Ltd T/A McDonald's, represented.

Grounds argued

Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited: Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell (VO) [1976] RA 141
Hearing: 10 April 2026

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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