Carnival House, 100, Harbour Parade, West Quay Road, West Quay Road, SO15 1BA
Offices and premises Decided 20 February 2026 CHG101312473 Maughan Mitchell
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought a reduction from RV £2,190,000 to RV £1,536,000 (£112/m²) arguing the office market had declined 20% due to Covid and the dated nature of the property warranted an additional discount beyond the VO's 10% reduction to £1,920,000 (£140/m²). The tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding the appellant's evidence of market decline was unsupported, noting that comparable office properties in Southampton showed static or increased valuations between the 2017 and 2023 lists, and the leased rent on the subject property and occupancy history demonstrated market demand.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was an individual ratepayer, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence · decisive
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 3 February 2026
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