Unit 3, 12-16 Town Road, ST1 2JQ
Commercial units Decided 24 April 2025 VT00026725
Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 6 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Unit 3, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQ). Every property is listed below.
The 6 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them; this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| Unit 2, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| Unit 3, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQThis appeal | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| Unit 4, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| Unit 5, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
| Unit 6, 12-16 Town Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2JQ | — | — | — | Dismissed |
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
Similar decisions
- Unit 1, 12-16 Town Road, ST1 2JQ — Dismissed, 24 Apr 2025
- Unit 4, 12-16 Town Road, ST1 2JQ — Dismissed, 24 Apr 2025
- Unit 6, 12-16 Town Road, ST1 2JQ — Dismissed, 24 Apr 2025
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