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Tribunals · Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council · 2023 rating list

8 Peel Avenue, M17 8BL

Shop and premises Decided 16 May 2025 CHG101214028 Dunlop Heywood

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV · 2023 list£147,000
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£136,000from 23 Dec 2023

Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (8 PEEL AVENUE, THE TRAFFORD CENTRE, BARTON DOCK ROAD, TRAFFORD PARK, MACHESTER M17 8BL). Every property is listed below.

The 2 properties in this decision

One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2023 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.

The properties covered by this tribunal decision, with the figures it states for each
PropertyOriginal RVSoughtTribunal decidedOutcome
8 PEEL AVENUE, THE TRAFFORD CENTRE, BARTON DOCK ROAD, TRAFFORD PARK, MACHESTER M17 8BLThis appeal£147,000—£136,000Allowed in part
42-44 PEEL AVENUE, THE TRAFFORD CENTRE, BARTON DOCK ROAD, TRAFFORD PARK, MACHESTER M17 8BL£535,000—£510,000Allowed in part

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that a material change of circumstances following the closure and relocation of Marks and Spencer on 23 December 2023 adversely affected the subject properties, causing vacancy, reduced footfall on Peel Avenue, and diminished attractiveness to prospective tenants. The appellant sought a 20% allowance. The Valuation Officer initially rejected any allowance but conceded 5% at hearing. The tribunal found that while the MCC did warrant a reduction, the impact was less severe than comparables (Regent Crescent post-Debenhams closure), as other anchor stores remained on Peel Avenue and redevelopment was ongoing. The tribunal allowed 7.5% for 8 Peel Avenue and 5% for 42-44 Peel Avenue, being less severely affected as it was closer to the dome area which had increased footfall.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was The Trafford Centre Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Change of circumstances · decisive
Change of circumstances
anchor store closure
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
Hearing
24 April 2025

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