Tribunals · Coventry City Council · 2023 rating list

UNIT N/F 7A, COVENTRY ARENA RETAIL PARK, CLASSIC DRIVE, CLASSIC DRIVE, CV6 6AS

Retail warehouse and premises Decided 2 July 2026 CHG101259979 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£118,000£210/m²
Ratepayer sought£63,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£101,000£180/m²

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 challenged the 2023 rating list entries, arguing that retail warehouses at Coventry Arena should be valued at £112.50 psm rather than the listed £210 psm, proposing RVs of £63,000 and £73,500. The tribunal found the original valuations unreasonable after reviewing rental evidence and comparable properties, particularly Gallagher and Central Six retail parks. However, the tribunal determined a valuation of £180 psm was appropriate, allowing the appeals in part rather than accepting the appellant's proposed £112.50 psm or the original £210 psm.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Rental evidence
  • Change of circumstances
Change of circumstances
covid
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
3 June 2026

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