Tribunals · Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Unit 3, 12-16 Town Road, ST1 2JQ

Commercial units Decided 24 April 2025 VT00026725

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided—

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 6 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant contended that six commercial units were not substantially complete by the completion date of 11 October 2024 specified in the completion notices served on 10 October 2024, citing outstanding works including lack of utility connections, unfinished communal areas, planning restrictions, and financial constraints. The tribunal found the subject properties were substantially complete based on Building Control sign-off, external inspection, and Rightmove advertisements showing completion-ready units with only minor cosmetic works outstanding. The tribunal dismissed the appeals, finding it reasonable to expect connection of utilities and other remaining works to be completed by the specified date, and disregarded delays caused by third-party utility companies and financial constraints.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Mahwan Properties Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Validity of the proposal
Evidence
Photographs
Cases cited
London Merchant Securities plc and Trendworthy Two Ltd v. Islington London Borough Council
Hearing
25 March 2025

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