10, WOOLGATE, MARKET SQUARE, OX28 6AP
Shop and premises Decided 4 March 2026 CHG101232157 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant challenged the rateable value of £44,750 (Zone A rate £775 psm) for a shop in Witney, arguing it was excessive, and initially proposed £24,750 (£425 psm), later revising to £29,000 (£500 psm). The Valuation Officer reduced it to £37,000 (£640 psm). The tribunal found the original RV unreasonable, considering the subject property's location midway between two shopping sub-areas and analysing comparable rental evidence from nearby properties (particularly 12 Woolgate at £405.03 psm and 3-5 Woolgate at £563.57 psm). The tribunal determined a Zone A rate of £560 psm, resulting in an RV of £32,500, allowing the appeal in part.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Aranet Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Rental evidence
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Hearing
- 2 February 2026
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