Tribunals · Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council · 2023 rating list

8 Peel Avenue, M17 8BL

Shop and premises Decided 16 May 2025 CHG101214028 Dunlop Heywood - Stuart Hicks

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£147,000

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£136,000from 23 Dec 2023

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

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.