Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Frankie & Bennys, Newport Retail Park, Spytty Road, Newport. NP19 4QQ). Every property is listed below.
The 2 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie & Bennys, Newport Retail Park, Spytty Road, Newport. NP19 4QQThis appeal | £83,500 | — | £83,500 | Dismissed |
| The Harvester, Newport Retail Park, Spytty Road, Newport. NP19 4QQ | £93,000 | — | £93,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant's surveyor argued that the tone of £230/m2 should be reduced to £185/m2 to reflect a material change of circumstances from the opening of Friars Walk and the arrival of five new restaurants. The appellant relied on rental evidence from Pizza Hut, Harvester, and Tiffins to support this. The tribunal found the rental evidence from Pizza Hut and Harvester, when properly analysed considering lease incentives and timing, supported the existing rate of £230/m2, and distinguished the Tiffins property as older, semi-detached, and requiring conversion. The tribunal dismissed the appeal and confirmed the rateable value of £83,500.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was The Restaurant Group (UK) Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Change of circumstances
- Rental evidence
- Trading receipts (pubs, hotels)
- Change of circumstances
- Friars Walk opening - new restaurants
- Evidence
- Rents, Trading accounts
- Cases cited
- Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell; Leicester City Council; Barnard & Barnard v Walker
- Hearing
- 2 September 2021
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