Tribunals · Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Unit 5, 12-16 Town Road, ST1 2JQ

Commercial units Decided 24 April 2025 VT00026728

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided—from 11 Oct 2024

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 company contested completion notices served on 10 October 2024 proposing a completion date of 11 October 2024, arguing that the properties required outstanding works including electric meter installation, unfinished communal areas, and planning restrictions not yet lifted. The tribunal found the properties substantially complete with only minor cosmetic works and utility connections outstanding, and determined that these remaining works could reasonably be expected to be completed within one day as proposed, disregarding delays caused by external approvals and financial constraints which are not relevant to the statutory test.

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

Grounds argued

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

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