Tribunals · Rushmoor Borough Council · 2023 rating list

191, HIGH STREET, GU11 1TS

Car Showroom and Premises Decided 14 July 2026 CHG101269427 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£57,000£200/m²
Ratepayer sought£128
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£49,500£170/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 challenged the £57,000 RV as excessive, arguing the unadjusted base rate of £200/m² should be reduced to £115/m² (later revised to £128/m²). The tribunal accepted that while the property enjoys a prominent location and purpose-built showroom characteristics, the respondent's assessment comparables were not sufficiently comparable and the proposed fit-out adjustments lacked adequate evidential support. The tribunal found that the actual rental evidence (£128/m² for the subject property) and the letting at 252 Ash Road (£117/m²) were more reliable indicators of value, and determined that £170/m² appropriately reflected the property's limited scope compared to full main dealer facilities while recognizing its location and showroom use advantages.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was CHARTERS OF ALDERSHOT LIMITED, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Hearing
17 June 2026

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