Tribunals · Middlesbrough Borough Council

Unit C, Vertex, Grange Road, Grange Road, TS1 2LR

Retail units with flats above Decided 19 June 2026 VT00034270

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV—

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided—from 1 Feb 2026

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 4 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant company challenged completion notices served on 1 December 2025 with a completion date of 1 January 2026, arguing that fire suppression system installation (requiring 15 weeks) would prevent completion by that date. The tribunal found the properties were structurally complete and the fire suppression system was not part of the building's construction but rather tenant fit-out. Accounting for Christmas and New Year holidays affecting tradespeople, the tribunal determined that one month was unrealistic and extended the completion date to 1 February 2026.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was JOMAST LEISURE & PROPERTY LIMITED, represented.